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Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Love Grass) Plants

Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Love Grass) Plants

Purple love grass, is a US native grass that produces reddish purple spikelets in late summer when many perennials are done blooming for the year. The blooming heads remain attractive until early winter.  The leaves turn a brilliant yellow in late fall before dying off for the year. A great choice for the mixed border, mass plantings, the border edge, and even containers.  
Mature Plant Size: 20" Tall, 24" Spread  
Bloom Time: August-October 
Light Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade 
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/6.0-7.5  
Hardiness Zones: 5-9 
Fertilizer: If using compost apply an 1" at planting time and side dress annually in late fall or early spring.  If using a granular fertilizer, we recommend organic formulations, apply an all-purpose formula in early spring annually.  It is only recommended to use liquid fertilizers when the growth is slow, and this is not normally needed.
Container Size: 4.5" Pot
Regular price $ 12.95 USD
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