Purple Love Grass - Eragrostis spectabilis

Common Name: Purple Love Grass
Scientific Name: Eragrostis spectabilis
SunConditions: Full Sun
SoilConditions: Dry to Medium Moist
Cool or Warm Season: Warm / C4
Height Range: 1 - 3 ft
Width Range: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Su to Fall
Bloom Color: Purple
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen: No (deciduous)
Blade Width: Fine
Deer Resistant: Yes
Forage / Browse:
Poisonous: No
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Ecological/Landscape Use: good erosion control on poor/sandy soils; dry/sandy soil plantings, meadow gardens
Wildlife Value Highlights: Airy purple seed heads break off and tumble like a tumbleweed, dispersing seed; seeds eaten by birds
Lepidoptera Supported by Species:
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus: Genus Eragrostils supports some skipper larvae generally
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