Elevate your landscape with the beauty of Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis), a striking ornamental grass that brings texture and vibrant color to outdoor spaces. This short-lived perennial grows to an impressive 2–4 feet high and spreads 2–3 feet wide, making it ideal as a border plant or a focal point in sunny gardens. Flourishing in full sun and slightly moist to dry sandy soils, this grass is both drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, perfect for eco-conscious gardeners.
Purple Lovegrass truly shines from July through August, when its graceful blooms transform into a reddish-purple display, adding a captivating hue to your summer garden. Propagation is straightforward through seeds or division, ensuring its longevity in your landscape. While not salt-tolerant, its adaptability and charm make it a standout choice for sunny, sandy environments.
- Short-lived perennial
- Ornamental grass
- Height: 2 – 4 ft Width: 2 – 3ft
- Exposure: full sun
- Moisture level: slightly moist to dry
- Blooms July though August
- Bloom color: reddish purple
- Propagation: seed or division
- Not salt tolerant
- Drought tolerant
- Soil type: sand
- Can be used as a border plant
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