Eragrostis spectabilis

Purple Love Grass is an extremely drought tolerant grass that is native to sandy soils from Maine to Minnesota, south to Florida, Arizona, and Mexico. It produces a cloud of stunning rose-red colored inflorescences in fall. Plant en masse in an open meadow or natural garden. Warm summer required for flowering. Short-lived but self-sows reliably on disturbed soil.

Zones: 5 to 10

Family: Poaceae

Type: Ornamental Grass

Height: 12 to 24 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Exposure: Full Sun

Soil Conditions: dry, well-drained, poor

Bloom Time: August to October