Melica nutans (Poaceae)

Nodding pearl grass,   Mountain melic

Native to Europe, Russia, North and Southwest Asia. Found in woodlands, between shady rocks and slopes. A loose clump-former with bright green leaves that turn yellow in autumn, spreading by underground rhizomes. Easily recognised by the short, wide spikelets, each of a single flower only, borne on the slender branches of a long drooping panicle. Good for naturalising in woodlands.
Ht. 40cm. Very hardy


Price
  9cm pot       £3.00       Available Sept 2004