Purpletop Grass - Tridens flavus

Common Name: Purple Top Grass
Scientific Name: Tridens flavus
SunConditions: Full Sun
SoilConditions: Medium to Wet
Cool or Warm Season: Warm / C4
Height Range: 2 - 4 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: Medium
Deer Resistant: Yes
Forage / Browse:
Poisonous: No
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10
Ecological/Landscape Use: Prairie borders, wildlife plantings, low-maintenance naturalized areas, sunny slopes
Wildlife Value Highlights: Seeds high in fat, prized by birds and small mammals in winter; also known as "Grease Grass" for its oily seed coating
Lepidoptera Supported by Species: Larval host for Hobomok Skipper, Zabulon Skipper, Crossline Skipper, Little Glassywing, and Common Wood-Nymph
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus:
For More Info: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/grasses/plants/purpletop.htm