Melica altissima
Siberian Melic
Description
Siberian Melic is a cool season deciduous ornamental grass. It has glossy green blades and grows to 1'-3' in height. It is a great accent plant.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.