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Outsidepride 500 Seeds Perennial Melica Altissima Red Spire Ornamental Grass Seed for Planting
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Description
Melica Red Spire is not only one of the most lovely ornamental grasses, but it is also excellent for attracting wildlife. The birds love to eat the dried seed heads of Melic grass. In early summer, Melica grass bears satiny spires of red spikelets. The attractive spikelets are useful in arrangements either fresh or dried. The first year of establishment the Melic grass will grow to approximately 30 inches, and the following year it be full grown at approximately 40 inches. This ornamental grass is ideal for containers, mixed borders and wildlife landscapes, and it flowers the first year from early sowing. Perennial ornamental grass growing in USDA Zones 4 - 8 reaching 40 inches high and wide. Sow 2 - 3 seeds per plant and light cover seeds to help retain moisture. Keep seeds moist until germination. Melica (Melica Altissima Red Spire) - Melica Red Spire is not only one of the most lovely ornamental grasses, but it is also excellent for attracting wildlife. The birds love to eat the dried seed heads of Melic grass. In early summer, Melica grass bears satiny spires of red spikelets. The attractive spikelets are useful in arrangements either fresh or dried. The first year of establishment the Melic grass will grow to approximately 30 inches, and the following year it be full grown at approximately 40 inches. This ornamental grass is ideal for containers, mixed borders and wildlife landscapes, and it flowers the first year from early sowing. Start the Melica seeds indoors in the late winter. Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the Melic grass seeds onto the soil and cover thinly with sand or soil. Keep the ornamental grass seed in constant moisture (not wet). Transplant the grass outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Cut the plant back at the time of transplanting to keep the plant more compact. Melic grass will self-sow.
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Specifications
| Organic | Gmo Free |
| Brand | Outsidepride |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Origin | Usa |
| Water Requirements | Moderate Watering |
| Special Feature | Deer Resistant |
| Expected Planting Period | Summer |
| Indoor/outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 0.8 Ounces |
| Plant Or Animal Product Type | Flower |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Expected Blooming Period | Winter, Summer |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil |