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Melica altissima Atropurpurea

Melica altissima Atropurpurea
Dark purple Siberian Melic

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Entirely split pot, upon delivery the young plant had fallen out. I hope to recover it. Lack of seriousness in packaging.

Syloup, 05/09/2023

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A beautiful grass producing magnificent brown-purple spikes in the middle of summer.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea', or tall melic grass, is a perennial grass forming a dense tuft with narrow and flexible, light green leaves. It bears purple-brown flower spikes, 15cm (6in) long.

The slightly wild appearance of the spikes is ideal in fresh bouquets.

Hardy and easy to grow, it likes sun or partial shade and grows in any good garden soil.

Melica altissima Atropurpurea in pictures

Melica altissima Atropurpurea (Flowering) Flowering
Melica altissima Atropurpurea (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Melica

Species

altissima

Cultivar

Atropurpurea

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Dark purple Siberian Melic

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Undemanding in terms of soil quality, Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea' grows well in any good garden soil, preferably in full sun except in very hot regions where the foliage may go dormant as early as August.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the flowers and faded leaves close to the stem, using pruning shears or scissors, at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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