Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Ornamental Grasses
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea'
Family: (Poaceae)
(P) to 4′. Siberian Melic. Native to thickets and forest edges of eastern Europe. Dense, leafy clumps of mid-green foliage. Tall flower stems topped with loose, one-sided panicles of deep purple, overlapping spikelets. A terrific addition to our Red Bed. Summer. Well-drained soil. Sun. 4 & T1