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RedCrocus Purple Love Grass Eragrostis spectabilis Garden Plant- Ornamental Grass for Borders, Mass Plantings & Low-Maintenance Landscapes, Attracts Pollinators 2 Gallon

RedCrocus Purple Love Grass Eragrostis spectabilis Garden Plant- Ornamental Grass for Borders, Mass Plantings & Low-Maintenance Landscapes, Attracts Pollinators 2 Gallon

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Purple Love Grass Grass, Eragrostis spectabilis

Description

A vibrant, ornamental grass featuring fine-textured, purple-tinged foliage and graceful, airy flower clusters that bloom in late summer to fall, perfect for adding movement and color to your garden.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border plantings, mass displays, meadow gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes that thrive in sunny positions with well-drained soil.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Purple Love Grass, Eragrostis spectabilis
  • Common Name: Purple Love Grass
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height with a spread of 1 to 2 feet; moderate growth rate.
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Fine, narrow, grass-like leaves that turn purple in summer.
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes, in well-drained soil
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Native grasses, wildflowers, perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, spacing 18-24 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Tolerates dry to moist conditions but prefers well-drained soil.
  • Soil Type: Well-drained sandy to loamy soil.
  • Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged foliage in early spring.
  • Winter Care: Mulch around base in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth: Plant at depth of root ball level.
  • Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring.
  • Special Care: Drought tolerant once established, minimal maintenance required.
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