Melica altissima, commonly known as Siberianmelic grass or dark purple Siberianmelic, is a species of plant in the grass family, Poaceae. Also known as: Siberianmelic. The high pearl grass is persistent and has long underground runners; the stalks reach heights of 40 to 150 cm. Easily grown from MelicSiberian Red Spire seeds, this clump-forming herbaceous grass features foliage with arching, linear, light-green leaves... What is most striking about Siberianmelic is the color of the flowers. They are a deep reddish purple and glossy.Once established, Siberianmelic care requirements are low. Siberianmelic grass is listed as highly endangered in the Red Lists. The plant likes light, dry forests with rocky soil, but it also tolerates soils with a higher concentration of nutrients. Siberianmelic is a clump forming, non-invasive grass from Europe. In mid-summer, the soft green foliage is topped by spikes of purplish-brown inflorescences. Other names: Tall melic 'Alba', White Siberianmelic.ShootChecker®. Get the Right Plant, Right Place. Melica altissima 'Alba' (Siberianmelic 'Alba'). RM2N587DD–Melica altissima Atropurpurea, dark purple Siberianmelic, deciduous perennial grass, single-sided raceme-like panicles of purple spikelets. Melica altissima 'Alba'. Siberianmelic. 9cm pot. £14.99.Siberianmelic is generally low-maintenance, doesn’t need staking, and can self-seed gently in the right conditions. Melica altissima, commonly known as Siberianmelic grass, is a species of grass in the Poaceae family that was introduced to Ontario, Oklahoma and New York.
