Eragrostis spectabilis 'Purple Love Grass'
Eragrostis spectabilis 'Purple Love Grass'
Growing up to a full metre in height, airy, almost cloud like flower tufts appear purple-red in colour. Flowers sit above sturdy flat swords of green and purple tinted foliage.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun or partial shade in free draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Suitable for beds, borders, and large patio containers - on its own, or with other perennials and patio plants.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
100 x 50 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
Red
Foliage Colour:
purple
Flowering Time:
June - August
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.