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.
Additional information
| Generic | Melica |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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