Purple love grass
Eragrostis spectabilis
Purple love grass is a low-maintenance native ornamental grass that thrives in partial shade with minimal watering once established. This drought-tolerant perennial forms attractive clumps and provides excellent texture in naturalized gardens. Allow soil to dry between waterings and divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
4 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 6, 2019 by Agnes Sofia Sirait (cc-by-sa)
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