Purple Love Grass is a compact, low-growing, warm-season grass that prefers dry, infertile soils. It thrives on neglect and prefers to grow in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and along rocky paths. In late summer, the bright reddish purple inflorescences are held high above the foliage. Backlit by the sun, a swath of blooming Purple Love Grass appears to be a sea of purple mist. These inflorescences turn brown by autumn's end and break off of the plant, tumbling their way around the landscape to spread the seeds which make more of the glorious, misty drifts.Sources:
Native Ferns, Moss, & Grasses by William Cullina
Missouri Botanical Garden
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Illinois Wildflowers
USDA Plants Database
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Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Love Grass) - 1 gal
Purple Love Grass
Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide
Proper acclimation and installation are key to your plant's success. Please cross-reference these tips with your plant's specific ID tags:
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Pre-Planting: Store plants in a light-appropriate area on soil or grass (avoid hot concrete or asphalt) and water daily until the soil is saturated and the pot feels heavy. If temperatures drop below 30°F, move pots to a garage or cover them to prevent root freeze.
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Installation: Dig a hole matching the depth of the pot, remove the fabric container, and ensure the plant’s crown or root flare is level with the ground. Fill gaps with soil, water heavily, and apply 2 inches of mulch—keeping it clear of the stem.
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Ongoing Care: Check moisture daily by feeling 1–2 inches into the soil; water deeply at the base if the soil feels dry or warm. Newly installed plants require frequent watering (up to 3–4 times weekly in heat) until fully established, which can take a few months for perennials and up to two years for trees.