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Eragrostisspectabilis (Pursh) Steudel. Purple Lovegrass, Tumblegrass. Phen: Aug-Nov. Hab: Longleaf pine sandhills, pine flatwoods, other dry woodlands, sandy fields, roadsides. Dist: ME west to ND, south to s. FL, TX, and n. Mexico.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, ETx1, FlGr, FNA25, G, GW1, HC, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mex, Mi, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, SFla, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, WV, Franck (2018c) in Weakley et al (2018b); < Eragrostispectinacea (Michx.) Nees ex Steud., misapplied; > Eragrostisspectabilis (Pursh) Steud. var. sparsihirsuta Farw. – F; > Eragrostisspectabilis (Pursh) Steud. var. spectabilis – F
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Height:to 20 inches
plant sale text:Purple Love Grass is a native perennial grass that fulfills the enchanting promise of its name. This low clumping grass produces delicate airy panicles like purple clouds along the ground. It is particularly beautiful when backlit by the sun. Purple Love Grass is an appropriate plant for edging or as a complement to herbaceous perennials. This is a garden worthy grass that is especially well suited to smaller gardens.
