Purple LovegrassEragrostis spectabilis
Purple Love Grass is a resilient species that does well in sunny, sandy sites. It can thrive in disturbed sites and grows actively in summer. It adds a beautiful shade of purple to a landscape.
USDA symbol: ERSP
General Information
| Plant Type | Grass |
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| Height | 1 to 3 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Bloom Color | Red |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
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| General Resilience | 5 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Low
| Bloom Months | April to May |
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Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden |
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| Coefficient of Conservatism | 4 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Norman, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Sherburne, Stearns, Wabasha, Washington, Winona, Wright |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |