Perennial grass about 40cm tall with thin stems and stiff leaves. Greenish white flowers in spike.
It is widely used as an ornamental plant, and ideal for rocky areas.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Dried flower, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden

| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
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| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Botanical name | Melica ciliata |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, December, Spring |
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| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Dried flower, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
| Soil type | Clay, Sand, Loam, Stony |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
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