Finally, a low-growing native grass that loves to grow in full sun and lean soils! Somewhat coarse in appearance early in the season, purple love grass happily grows in dry soils, producing airy sprays of pinkish-purple flowers that appear as a stunning colorful haze in summer. Its short stature allow for use in border edges and achieves the best ornamental effect when planted en masse. Best for naturalizing in open landscapes or roadsides, this species is sometimes short lived but persists overtime by self seeding.
Plants grow to a maximum height of 12-24”. New Jersey ecotype.
Finally, a low-growing native grass that loves to grow in full sun and lean soils! Somewhat coarse in appearance early in the season, purple love grass happily grows in dry soils, producing airy sprays of pinkish-purple flowers that appear as a stunning colorful haze in summer. Its short stature allow for use in border edges and achieves the best ornamental effect when planted en masse. Best for naturalizing in open landscapes or roadsides, this species is sometimes short lived but persists overtime by self seeding.
Plants grow to a maximum height of 12-24”. New Jersey ecotype.
Height: 1-2’
Bloom Time: summer
Light: full sun, part shade
Soil: average, medium-dry, dry
Establishment: easy, persists over time by self seeding
Deer Resistance: high
Host Plant: host plant for the Zabulon skipper
Native Range: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast
Seed Propagated: yes
