A genus comprised of about 75 species of perennial grasses, occupying grasslands in most temperate
regions, except Australia.  Panicles of spikelets(deep purple seed pods) are borne in summer over top of flat
arching leaves.

Parent Species of Plants We Offer:
Melica altissima(Siberian melick) - Perennial grass with slowly creeping rhizomes and pointed linear
lance-shaped leaves of pale-mid green.  Spikelets are produced in erect panicles up to 10" long in early
summer.  Growing up to 5' tall and spreading up to 32" wide.  A native of Europe.

Growing Tips
Plant in a well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter, in full sun to partial shade.  A pH
range of 6.0 - 6.5 will insure nice green growth.  Combine with flowering plants to break up borders nicely.  
Seed stalks can be used in dried floral arrangements.
Melica altissima altropurpea
Fact Card
Height: 4'
Spread: Up to 32"
Light Exposure:
Full/Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Type: Well-drained
pH: 6.0 - 7.5
Species: M. altissima
A mid-green grass with height and unusual spikelets of
deep purple.  A grass with great garden performance
and sturdy stems that hold the l0" blades of mid-green
coloration in an erect way.  The dropping blades are
perfectly lanced shaped and have a prominent mid-rib,
and give way to the purple spikelets throughout the
summer season.  A nice plant to break up long sweeps
of flowering plants, to accent variegate foliage plants,
and looks great in a naturalized setting.
3.5" pot
$5.95

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