Siberian Melick. A tufted grass with narrow pale to mid-green leaves and lustrous, deep purple spikelets paling with age. Max Height 60cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm to 90cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’
A tufted grass with narrow pale to mid-green leaves and lustrous, deep purple spikelets paling with age.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Melica |
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Species | altissima |
Varietry | 'Atropurpurea' |
Common Name | Siberian Melick |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm, 1.2m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 60cm, 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Dried flowers |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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