Eragrostis spectabilis
Purple Lovegrass
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Clouds of tiny pink seed heads float over the foliage, turning bronzy red in fall.
Tolerates infertile, sandy and poor soil.
Salt and drought tolerant.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
16-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Interesting Notes
From the Greek eros (love) and agrostis (grass)
Bloom Time
August-September
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak (Bergenia cordifolia), False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Lenten Rose (Helleborus ), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Lungwort (Pulmonaria saccharata), Pink Chives (Allium schoenpraesum), Little Titch Catmint (Nepeta racemosa), Sea Holly (Erynigium planum)Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Very Adaptable |
