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Wood Melick

Melica uniflora, Poaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Female BambooBambusa balcooa
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Heufler's Moor GrassSesleria heufleriana
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant BambooDendrocalamus giganteus

Giant bamboo's massive canopy and extensive rhizome system severely limits light and nutrients for shade-intolerant wood melick

Incense BambooPhyllostachys atrovaginata

Incense bamboo creates dense shade and produces compounds that inhibit wood melick establishment

Uses

Functions

Shade ToleranceWoodland UnderstoryErosion ControlWildlife HabitatNaturalized Areas

Common Questions

What zones does Wood Melick grow in?

Wood Melick grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Wood Melick?

Good companions for Wood Melick include Female Bamboo, Heufler's Moor Grass.

Design guilds with Wood Melick and see companion relationships visually.

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