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Eragrostis spectabilis
Purple Lovegrass
Low mound of light green leaves; sprays of tiny reddish-mauve flowers late summer like a haze of smoke. Self-seeds. Drought tolerant. Light red flower at 18"
Height: 18-24 in
Width: 12-18 in
Soil Conditions: Dry
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Time: August,September
Hardiness Zone: 5 TO 9
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Attributes
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Salt Tolerant |
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Green Roof Semi Intensive |
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Plant Habit
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Mound |
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Light Conditions
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Sun |
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Native Plant Community
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Dry Prairie |
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Bloom Time
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August |
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September |
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Flower Color
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Red |
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Flower Hue
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Medium |
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Flower Type
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Panicle |
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Foliage Color
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Green |
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Leaf Texture
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Coarse |
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Growth Rate
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Fast |
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