Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis)
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Purple Lovegrass is 1? to 2? tall native perennial cool season bunch grass with a purplish inflorescence. A summer flowering grass tolerating dry to moist soils and preferring full sun sites. The botanical name is Eragrostis spectabilis. It is a palatable forage specie and is eaten by deer.
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis) |
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| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Native |
| Wetland status | FACU;UPL |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 4.0/7.5 |
| Average height | <1ft |
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| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 1059000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 66188 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 1875 |
| Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Food; |
