Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Love Grass)

Airy clouds of soft bronze-red inflorescences. Light green foliage turning to a matching bronzy-red fall color. Height 12-24″.

Airy clouds of soft bronze-red inflorescences. Light green foliage turning to a matching bronzy-red fall color. Height 12-24".

Eragrostis attracts birds and butterflies to the garden. Prefers dry to moist well drained soil. Drought tolerant when established. Tolerates air pollution, dry soils, poor soils, salts, and rocky soils. May self seed in the garden. Warm season grass. Deer resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Bloom Time(s): July-August