Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea' - P9

Description
The red-brown flower panicles adorn this grass from spring onwards. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* cut flower * attractive flower panicles

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The red-brown flowers appear in panicles from May to June.

Use
Cut, solitary, steppe garden