Dark purple Siberian melic (Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as dark purple Siberian melic.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: dark purple Siberian melic
Scientific name: Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Dark purple Siberian melic (Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’) – Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Dark purple Siberian melic (Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’) – Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
