Purple Love Grass (Eragrostis spectabilis) is a groundcover plant with grassy foliage and good fall color. They have airy, rose-colored panicles in summer and fall that are showy. They prefer mesic to dry soil in full sun. They grow to 2 feet tall and are a good choice for groundcovers on dry, sunny banks. Companion plants include Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) and Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs. Cut foliage back to three inches in late winter.
About
Light Requirements
Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Rock,
Sand Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Groundcover Sociability
Groups of 5-10, Groups of 10-20