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: | Butterflies, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | July and August |
| Fruit Timing: | July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | S5, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |