Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea'

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Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea'
Siberian Melic; Tall Melic

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DERIVATION

altissima	- the tallest (e.g. species of the genus)
Atropurpurea	- dark-purple colored

FAMILY

Poaceae (Grass Family) Other Plants in the Grass Family

HABIT

Grass/sedge

GROWTH FORM

Clump-forming

RANGE

Cultivated

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Purple

FRUIT

Black

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Siberian Melic | Tall Melic

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Individual Location for Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea':
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Year

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1	232370*1	2023	Rock Alpine Garden
2	232368*1	2023	Rock Alpine Garden

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