wood melick
Melica uniflora
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
Purplish-brown Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Wood Melick (Melica uniflora) should be watered once every week during its growing season. During the summer months, the soil should be kept slightly moist but not soggy. In the winter, it should only be watered when the soil is completely dry. Approximately 1-2 inches of water should be given each time, allowing the water to seep deeply and evenly into the soil. A light mulch, such as straw or shredded bark, should also be added to help retain moisture and prevent weeds.
sunlight
Wood melick, or Melica uniflora, is native to western North America and is tolerant to some shade but prefers full sun. It thrives best when grown in areas that receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This can be from early morning to mid afternoon sun, or all day full sun. It will tolerate some shade but may become less vigorous and possibly flower less in these shady spots. Wood melick will also benefit from some shelter in windy areas to protect from drying winds.
pruning
Pruning is an important part of caring for wood melick (Melica uniflora). Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. To ensure healthy growth, it is important to prune wood melick carefully and sparingly; remove no more than 1-third of the shoot length when pruning. The best way to prune this plant is to make cuts on older, woody growth to promote the emergence of newer foliage. Also, challenge the habit of the plant to promote better branching and growth structure by cutting back indiscriminately. When pruning wood melick, use pruning shears or hand pruners to make clean cuts and remove unwanted growth.
