Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea'
Siberian melic
A charming grass with dark purple almost black, shiny, spikelets that fade to a pale purple in autumn.
Black cornflowers, golden calendula and this grass make a perfect combination.
Trouble free, it's a small specimen that works well in mixed plantings.
Does have a tendency to seed itself freely.
Photo: Blackstem Plants
£ 5.50
Family
Plant type
Hardiness
Height
Spread
Foliage
Flower
Soil
Position
Poaceae
Hardy perennial grass (D)
H6
60cm
45cm
Pale green
Deep purple
Moist, well drained
Full sun, partial shade