Purple Love Grass (Eragrostis spectabilis)
Purple Love Grass thrives in full sun and dry, sandy sites. Unfortunately, there is limited information on the floral-faunal relationships for this species. However, in mid-summer, the seed heads turn a purplish color giving the garden some texture, especially in those hard-to-plant dry, sunny areas.
Photo Credit: Katja Schulz
Purple Love Grass thrives in full sun and dry, sandy sites. Unfortunately, there is limited information on the floral-faunal relationships for this species. However, in mid-summer, the seed heads turn a purplish color giving the garden some texture, especially in those hard-to-plant dry, sunny areas.
Photo Credit: Katja Schulz
Purple Love Grass thrives in full sun and dry, sandy sites. Unfortunately, there is limited information on the floral-faunal relationships for this species. However, in mid-summer, the seed heads turn a purplish color giving the garden some texture, especially in those hard-to-plant dry, sunny areas.
Photo Credit: Katja Schulz
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial sun (Seems to prefer full sun)
Soil Moisture: Dry
Height: 1-2 feet
Plant Spacing: 1-2 feet
Bloom Time: July-August
Bloom Color: Green, Purple
Advantages: Deer Resistant, Great Landscaping Plant
Host Plant: 1 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)
