Purple Lovegrass
Eragrostis spectabilis
Description:
Low grass that produces purple inflorescences. Rarely damaged by deer. 1 to 2 feet tall. Dry soils; sun to partial shade. Blooms July and August.
Plant Overview:
Other Common Names: | Purple Plains Lovegrass, Tumblegrass |
Plant Family: | Poaceae |
Plant Duration: | Perennial |
Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds, Butterflies |
Bloom Time: | July and August |
Fruit Timing: | July to October |
Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
Soil Type: | Sandy |
Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Dry |