False Melic Grass (Schizachne Purpurascens) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Schizachne purpurascens, commonly known as False Melic Grass, is a slender, graceful grass species found primarily in moist to mesic woods and conifer forests across parts of North America.