Eragrostis spectabilis
purple love grass
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming deciduous grass with flat, narrow leaves up to 25cm long which form compact, disorganised clumps. In summer, airy clouds of small, red-purple flowers appear which fade to brown in the autumn
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsCut flowers