Purplish Poverty Grass
Aristida purpurascens
Description:
This plant has a knotty base and is tufted. Flowers appear at the end of summer and into the fall, and fruit appears at the same time. Unlike the other A. longespica and A. dichotoma, A. purpurascens grows in wetlands. It is known to attract bees and butterflies.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Arrowfeather Three-awn |
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Late August to late October |
| Fruit Timing: | Late August to late October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5T5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |