Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Melica (ME-lee-kuh) (Info)
Species: transsilvanica (trans-il-VAN-ik-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Red Spires
Synonym:Melica ciliata var. transsilvanica
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One member has or wants this plant for trade. Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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