Purple Love Grass
By Lise Fracalossi
Eragrostis spectabilis
Native to: All of New England
Life cycle: Perennial Grass
Light: Full/Partial Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Height: 8-14"
Spacing: 1-2’
Blooms: July-August
Bloom Color: Green, Purple
Natural Habitat: Hill prairies, sand prairies, upland savannas and sandy savannas, limestone glades, sandy or gravelly areas along railroads, sandy or gravelly roadsides, sandy paths, and fields. Disturbed sandy areas are preferred.
Benefits: Host Plant, Attracts Songbirds, Benefits Other Pollinators/Wildlife, Urban Environment, Drought Tolerant, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
