False Melic
(Schizachne purpurascens)
False Melic (Schizachne purpurascens)
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Summary
Schizachne purpurascens, commonly known as False Melic, is a semi-deciduous perennial grass native to cool temperate forests, moist meadows, and prairies in North America, extending from the northern United States into Canada, as well as in the Russian Far East. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-3 feet (0.15-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.6-1 feet (0.18-0.3 meters), featuring a clumping form with delicate, arching stems. The grass produces airy, purplish inflorescences that are most prominent in late spring to early summer, adding a subtle charm to its appearance.
False Melic is valued for its adaptability to shade and its ability to thrive in low-fertility soils, making it suitable for naturalized areas, woodland gardens, and restoration projects. It is also used as an understory plant in shaded landscapes. This grass is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal water once established and tolerating a range of soil conditions, though it prefers medium to fast-draining soils. It is not known for any significant disease or pest issues, but it can self-seed and spread if conditions are favorable, which should be monitored to prevent unwanted naturalization.CC BY-SA 4.0
False Melic is valued for its adaptability to shade and its ability to thrive in low-fertility soils, making it suitable for naturalized areas, woodland gardens, and restoration projects. It is also used as an understory plant in shaded landscapes. This grass is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal water once established and tolerating a range of soil conditions, though it prefers medium to fast-draining soils. It is not known for any significant disease or pest issues, but it can self-seed and spread if conditions are favorable, which should be monitored to prevent unwanted naturalization.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 0.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 0.6-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Cool temperate forests, moist meadows, and prairies
Other Names
Common Names: Purple False Melic, Purple Oatgrass, Schizachné Pourpré, Trisète Purpurine, False Melic Grass, 호오리새
Scientific Names: , Schizachne purpurascens, Melica purpurascens, Trisetum purpurascens, Avena callosa, Avena striata var. capillipes, Schizachne purpurascens f. purpurascens, Schizachne purpurascens var. callosa,
GBIF Accepted Name: Schizachne purpurascens (Torr.) Swallen