Aristida purpurea |
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Purple Three Awn Grass |
Description
This perennial grass grows to about 2' tall and wide. It has an erect habit and clumps. This grass can be found on rocky dry slopes that have been overgrazed or disturbed. It makes poor forage for cattle. Foliage is generally blue-green. In the fall, 2 l
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.