I absolutely love these grasses! They are going to fit my goal of a Piet Oudolf landscape perfectly.
I bought several. They were packed perfectly and looked ready to begin to make a statement in my landscape.
Eragrostis spectabilis, commonly referred to as purple love grass, is a stunning bunchgrass. Beginning in August, it has purple blooms that form a cloud above the folaige. It prefers dry to medium, well-drained soil.
Uses: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Erosion Control, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Meadow & Prairie Gardens, Naturalizing, Screening
Notable Features: Easy To Grow, Cut Flower/Foliage, Autumn Color, Pest & Disease Free, Black Walnut Tolerant, Tolerant of Pollution, Native
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping
Homeowner Growing Tips: Best grown in full sun. This grass tolerates most soil conditions, and it is drought-tolerant. However, do not plant it in damp/wet soil conditions.
Photo(s) courtesy of Emerald Coast Growers
I bought several. They were packed perfectly and looked ready to begin to make a statement in my landscape.