Eragrostis spectabilis

Purple Lovegrass

Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)

·        Hardiness: 5-9 

·        Height: 12-24 inches

·        Spread: 12-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: August to October

·        Bloom: soft reddish-purple flowers form an airy inflorescent cloud

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: average, well-drained, but best in sandy or gravelly loams; tolerates poor soils

·        Moisture: dry to medium; good drought resistance

·        Use: group or mass in borders; native plant areas or meadows where it can naturalize

·        Care: propagate by seed or division in spring

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: North America

·        Notes: flat, coarse, mostly basal green leaves form a disorganized clump of foliage

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H049

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