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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Grasses of the Lurie Garden

Purple Love Grass

low-growing clumps with airily branched flower panicles; beautiful at sunset

 
Latin name Eragrostis spectabilis
Common name Purple Love Grass
Family Poaceae
Zone Z5-8
Bloom time Summer/Fall
Season(s) of Interest Winter
Height 1'
Native or origin Native
Soil conditions Average to dry
Flower color Red-Pink
Known wildlife aspects
Light Requirements Full Sun
Lurie Garden location Light Plate and Dark Plate , Meadow
Companion plants



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