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Melica altissima 'Atropurpurea'

Pearlgrass; dark red, long, narrow overhanging flower. This plant grows to about 1 meter. The flower colour is dark burgundy red. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Color : bruinrood

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 90 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Date taken : 22.12.2005

Family : Poaceae

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : ornamental grass
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 5
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : more than 50 cm
flowering period : july - august
hardiness : completely hardy