Alaska oniongrass (Melica subulata)

Alaska oniongrass

Melica subulata is a rhizomatous perennial grass with clustered onionlike corms at the base of each stem. It grows to a maximum height near 1.3 meters. The inflorescence is a narrow or spreading panicle of cylindrical, pointed spikelets which may be nearly 3 cm long.

Scientific classification

Species

Alaska oniongrass (Melica subulata)

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

Moderate

Growth Rate

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Attributes of Alaska oniongrass

Growth Rate

During the active spring season, alaska oniongrass's moderate growth rate stimulates balanced development. The pace aligns with increasingly favorable conditions, fueling gradual height increases, leaf production, and preparations for blooming. This pattern of growth fosters robustness and resilience in the plant by avoiding overstressing resources.

Distribution of Alaska oniongrass

Distribution Map

Alaska oniongrass is a plant primarily native to temperate Asian regions. Its habitat has expanded through natural processes and human cultivation, and it is now also found across various parts of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The plant thrives in a wide range of environments within these major regions, adapting well outside its original range.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Mesic, shady woods

Care Guide for Alaska oniongrass

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Alaska oniongrass, a perennial grass, thrives with early spring pruning. Trim old or damaged leaves to promote new growth, enhance airflow, and reduce pests. Clean cuts prevent infection, encouraging denser foliage and improving overall vigor and appearance, as supported by reliable horticultural guidelines.

Propagation: Alaska oniongrass, a grass species from cooler regions, propagates by clump division. Gardeners should carefully separate clusters with roots intact, then plant them in soil for independent growth. This method promotes healthy new specimens with minimal stress.

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