Purple Siberian Melic Grass
Melicaaltissima 'Atropurpurea'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Melica (ME-lee-kuh)
Species: altissima (al-TISS-ih-muh)
Cultivar: Atropurpurea

Synonym:Melica altissima var. atropurpurea

Synonym:Melica atropurpurea

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting