Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Lovegrass) flowering
Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Lovegrass) flowering
Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Lovegrass) flowering in plug tray

Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Love Grass) Unity Grown

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Commonly called purple love grass, Eragrostis spectabilis is a warm season perennial grass. Native to North America and commonly found in sand fields, roadsides, and in woodland areas; lovegrass spreads slowly by rhizomes and self-seeding, meaning that over time, it will grow to fill empty areas. Showy, and low growing, pruple lovegrass still makes a stunning statement in the late season with blooms turning a soft, reddish-purple color, creating an airy cloud that covers the grassy foliage and raises the plant's overall height to 24" when in full bloom.

Best used in borders and mixed gardens as a low growing plant, lovegrass is a great alternative for areas where it is difficult to grow turf, especially in sandy soils with moderate foot traffic. Eragrostis spectabilis is also commonly used in low-maintenance, sustainable landscapes, container plantings, and even pollinator gardens since it is a valuable host plant for the Zabulon Skipper butterfly (Poanes zabulon).

This selection of purple lovegrass was grown from the ground up here at Unity Church Hill Nursery.

Native to Maryland, Native to U.S., Straight Species, and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Plant Height: Short: 12-29"
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours)
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Soil Type: Rich Organic Matter
Bloom Time: Summer and Fall
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Groundcover, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, Fall Color, Lawn Alternative, and Winter Interest
Tolerances: Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Foot Traffic Tolerant, and Salt Tolerant
Garden Type: Pollinator Garden, Meadow, Container, and Rock Garden

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