Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple lovegrass)
Eragrostis spectabilis, also known as Purple lovegrass, grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Plants generally perform best in sandy or gravelly loams in hot, dry locations. Plants tolerate infertile, poor soils. Good resistance to drought.
Plants spread by self-seeding and by stems rooting along the ground at the nodes. Propagate by seed or division in spring.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 2.00 ft
Sun: Full to Partial
Water: Dry to Medium
Eragrostis spectabilis, also known as Purple lovegrass, grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Plants generally perform best in sandy or gravelly loams in hot, dry locations. Plants tolerate infertile, poor soils. Good resistance to drought.
Plants spread by self-seeding and by stems rooting along the ground at the nodes. Propagate by seed or division in spring.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 2.00 ft
Sun: Full to Partial
Water: Dry to Medium
Eragrostis spectabilis, also known as Purple lovegrass, grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Plants generally perform best in sandy or gravelly loams in hot, dry locations. Plants tolerate infertile, poor soils. Good resistance to drought.
Plants spread by self-seeding and by stems rooting along the ground at the nodes. Propagate by seed or division in spring.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 2.00 ft
Sun: Full to Partial
Water: Dry to Medium