California Melic

Melica Californica

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Overview

Melica californica, or California Melic, is a native perennial grass ideal for temperate landscapes. This bunchgrass thrives in partial shade to full sun, reaching 1-2 feet high with elegant, nodding flower spikes. Its fine-textured foliage provides a delicate backdrop for wildflowers and requires low water once established. Excellent for naturalistic settings and habitats, it's hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and offers seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 5–10

California Melic (Melica Californica) — Melica californica, or California Melic, is a native perennial grass ideal for temperate landscapes

California Melic (Melica Californica) — This bunchgrass thrives in partial shade to full sun

California Melic (Melica Californica) — reaching 1-2 feet high with elegant

California Melic (Melica Californica) — Its fine-textured foliage provides a delicate backdrop for wildflowers and requires low water once established

California Melic (Melica Californica) — Excellent for naturalistic settings and habitats

California Melic (Melica Californica) — it's hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and offers seasonal interest with minimal maintenance

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Poaceae

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California Melic (Melica Californica) — Melica californica, or California Melic, is a native perennial grass ideal for temperate landscapes

California Melic (Melica Californica) — This bunchgrass thrives in partial shade to full sun

California Melic (Melica Californica) — reaching 1-2 feet high with elegant

California Melic (Melica Californica) — Its fine-textured foliage provides a delicate backdrop for wildflowers and requires low water once established

California Melic (Melica Californica) — Excellent for naturalistic settings and habitats

California Melic (Melica Californica) — it's hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and offers seasonal interest with minimal maintenance

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