2nd edition. 11. (Purple lovegrass) coming soon. $44. 8% Penstemon digitalis, PA Ecotype (Tall White Beardtongue, PA Ecotype) 2. 5. The genus name these species share comes from two Greek roots: eros, meaning love, and. 00 1. This late summer blooming plant produces reddish-purple flowers in August. REGULATED Log in to see your price Not Available Online in Your Area Check Other Stores People Who Bought This Item Also. 5% Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype (Purple Lovegrass, RI Ecotype) 0. 4" Ilex cassine. Eupatorium perfoliatum ~ Boneset. the flowers are attached to branches rather than to the main axis of the inflorescence. 10% – Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype | New England Aster 1. This compact, drought-tolerant native grass is highly adaptable and naturalizes readily, perfect for low-maintenance landscaping. Add to Wishlist. , J. 0% Elymus virginicus, Madison-NY Ecotype (Virginia Wildrye, Madison-NY Ecotype) 18. $97. Sun: Full sun Water: Dry to medium Height: 1. 8. When in bloom, this grass appears to be beige in color, helping it stand out from the rest of the plants in the environment. Purple plains lovegrass grows low to the ground in dense tufts, 8-18 in. 5% Schizachyrium scoparium-Little bluestem long island ecotype/provenance 23 QTY. 87 per plug - Sold in full flats only. Add to Project. 7 yWh 50–55 90–115 21 Janno 75 2 F loose G red D re d 325 8. 0% Elymus virginicus, Madison-NY Ecotype (Virginia Wildrye, Madison-NY Ecotype) 20. 0% Heliopsis helianthoides, PA Ecotype (Oxeye Sunflower, PA Ecotype) 2. Prev. Roots often fill all the surface soil space between plants. 10% – Senna hebecarpa, VA & WV Ecotype | Wild Senna 1. As anAster puniceus, PA Ecotype Purplestem Aster, PA Ecotype Attractive rhizomatous species; adds color to FACW and OBL meadows; provides food for deer. 3% Lespedeza capitata, RI Ecotype (Roundhead Lespedeza, RI Ecotype) 1. John's Wort Koeleria macrantha - June Grass Mirabilis nyctaginea - Wild. A beautiful warm-season bunch grass, it spreads slowly by seed and rhizome. T. Eragrostis spectabilis. Learn more. 02 6. Description. Sweet Vernalgrass, PA Ecotype. Qty. , Maryland (9/13/2016). seeds: Liatris novae angliae (New England blazing star) coming soon. 00 Item Number: ERNMX-623. 00 0. Inflorescence an open panicle 5–20 cm long. 1. spectabilis), but can still be considered a low-maintenance grass. Purple lovegrass thrives in infertile, sandy and poor soils in full sun and is drought tolerant. Purple Lovegrass will reach 18-24 inches in height with a spread of 24 - 36 inches. Most feature characteristic glands on the. ”The leaves are long, thin, wiry, or needle-like with tufts of fine, white fuzz around the leaf base. Photo by Lucy Birkett. During the 1st 10 years, vegetation is dominated by perennial grasses, including little bluestem, purple threeawn (Aristida purpurea), lovegrass (Eragrostis spp. Please choose the delivery method at checkout. 0. Liatris aspera ~ Rough Blazing Star. Purple lovegrass has purple seedheads on tall stalks, while Eliott’s has a gauzy cloud of beige seedheads. Purple Lovegrass / Eragrostis spectabilis. 00%: Chamaecrista. a. Andropogon glomeratus var. Christmas Cinnamon Lady Maidenhair Ostrich Royal . Schizachyrium scoparium. pH: 4. 6. 30 % Lespedeza virginica, VA Ecotype Slender Lespedeza, VA Ecotype 216. 00%: Linum perenne lewisii; Blue Flax: 2. 99. Open panicles, 6 to 24 inches long, 4 to 16 inches wide, loosely flowered, about 2/3 height of plant; branches 3 to 10 inches long, somewhat stiff and ascending, spreading at maturity, reddish purple, lower branches shorter than middle branches, branch axils with long hairs. 7% Lespedeza capitata, RI Ecotype (Roundhead Lespedeza, RI Ecotype) 5. 2nd edition. Forms dense clumps. New Zealand spinach. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Dried Flower. Watson [Poaceae]) is an early successional perennial bunchgrass native to the southeastern US. Designed for upland sites with well-drained soils and. 00 1. tall. Grasses. New York ironweed. Ferns. Fluffy clouds of bronze-red inflorescences are soft and subtle in the sunlight. Add to Project. Culver’s Root – Competes with tall grasses but looks best with sedges & short grasses. A tough plant for prairies and wildlife gardens, Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) is a robust perennial grass forming a spreading clump of slender, arching, rich green to blue-green leaves. In summer, the foliage turns purplish-pink while airy reddish-purple flowers rise above the plants. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window. As a result, they are disappearing from natural areas. Purple lovegrass is an excellent species for roadside vegetation. In the late fall, the stems of the flowers fall off and blow in the wind like tumbleweeds. 80 % Chamaecrista fasciculata, PA Ecotype Partridge Pea, PA Ecotype 7. It can. Deciduous shrub. Purple Lovegrass likes soil that is well draining. The airy panicles are bright shades of reddish purple, making a showy carpet over sandy, dry and infertile soils. The leaf blade is 8 to 18 inches long; densely hairy; stiffly ascending when young; tapers to fine point. 10 % Lespedeza virginica, VA Ecotype Slender Lespedeza, VA Ecotype 216. Its summer bloom is a showy, cloud-like reddish-purple. $49. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. Tolerances. The ecotype, Kentucky 31, was discovered in the 1930s and widely planted for livestock forage. As the plant continues to mature, the inflorescence will often break off, and its. 20 Hatalla 90 2. Sometimes planted in grass, filled with weeds, mulch or simply bare trampled earth, this public space could be planted with tough native plants. This tough native provides good erosion control and a good choice for green roofs. Some other common names that it is known as include tumble grass and petticoat climber. Purple lovegrass is a clumping grass that makes leafy masses and spreads over time. Seed companies and nurseries specify the origin of most seeds and seedlings. They are tiny and camouflaged by two dark spots on their wings that closely resemble black lovegrass seeds. Eragrostis spectabilis LP50 - 50 per flat. The problems with African lovegrass extend beyond its failure as forage. *Muhlygrasses occur statewide. The subtle blues, greens and purples. 3G / 10" 15G / 17" 7G / 14" Illicium parviflorum. Note: The language you choose must correspond to the language of the term you have entered. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. 50-count deep plugs, full flat (50 plugs) $143. These bird-friendly grasses offer seed-filled plumes and dense foliage for cover and nesting material. 10% – Chamaecrista fasciculata, PA Ecotype | Partridge Pea; 2. long (30 cm). 10% – Aster novae-angliae. Wilman Lovegrass plants produce seed stalks 2 to 4 feet tall with many slender leaves that grow from the base of the plant. 1-0. Family: Height & Spread: 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It can reach a height and width of 2 feet. It makes an excellent border and accent plant and is very attractive in massed plantings. 00 % Mix Price/Lb PLS: $199. SC NRCS June 12, 2014 Purple love grass, tumble grass, petticoat climber, purple plains lovegrass. Makes quite a show when planted en masse in an open meadow or a naturalized garden setting. 20 1. Densely mounded, Little Bluestem reaches. spectabilis is a perennial graminoid that is a member of the Poaceae family native to North America. This tough ornamental grass is an absolutely stunning addition to any drier landscape. Northcentral & Northeast: Midwest. 00 feet. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Irresistible texture plant for the late summer garden. Some of their native habitats may occur in wetland areas but their tolerant nature will enable them to withstand a drought period. 4% Penstemon digitalis 'Husker red'-Purple Beardtongue 19 QTY. Purple lovegrass has bright green foliage that produce clouds of pink wispy blooms in fall. Purple lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis). S. 2. Add to Cart. 10% – Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype | Purple Lovegrass; 2. Florida native grasses including ordgrass, Spartina spp. It is a tough little plant, drought hardy, and brings subtle waves of color and texture to the landscape. Eragrostis spectabilis, or purple lovegrass, is a clump forming perennial grass that is native to North American meadows. Life Cycle: Perennial. The ligule is hairy. Leaf blade width. 00%: Coreopsis lanceolata: Lance-leaf Coreopsis; 2. 00 1. 5 to 1 foot. Seed Information. 00 1. Ernst Seed Mixes. Retail Price. Leaf blades are light bluish green, up to 10” long and about 1/4” wide. 71 / lb plus tax. Picture taken on October 1, 2015. - large Hawai'i lovegrass P: Eragrostis heteromera Stapf P: Eragrostis hirsuta (Michx. Purple Lovegrass tolerates hot, dry conditions and can be used as a lawn. Reseeds. At a height of 18" (24" when in bloom), it is a relatively low-growing ornamental grass. Schwartz, and C. In the late fall, the stems of the flowers fall off and blow in the wind like tumbleweeds. This tough ornamental grass is an absolutely. After considering several of the warm-season grasses, my recommendation would be Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis). Eragrostis spectabilis, commonly called purple love grass, is a warm season bunchgrass that is native to sandy soils from Maine to South Dakota south to Florida, Texas, Arizona. Leaves densely hairy, taper to a fine point, and are stiffly ascending when they are young. Click here for the original image. Purple Lovegrass Spacing. It is initially green, turning brown at maturity. Adding a touch of romance to the late-season garden, Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Love Grass) is a clump-forming, warm-season, perennial grass forming an airy cloud of small, red-purple flowers from late summer to mid-fall. Geum triflorum ~ Prairie Smoke. Retail Price. 00%: Agrostis perennans: Upland Bentgrass; 0. 4% Solidago nemoralis, PA Ecotype (Gray Goldenrod, PA Ecotype) 0. Forms dense clumps. See below for the list of plants included in each seed mix: Showy New England Native Wildflower & Grasses Mix. 30 % Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype Purple Lovegrass, RI Ecotype 209. Strong, U. It is found through most of the United States from Maine to Florida and west all the way to Arizona and North Dakota. This grass has vigorous fibrous roots and expands slowly from short rhizomes. Little bluestem cover. In contrast, in a roadside backslope trial in Rhode Island, purple lovegrass was one of 8 species (out of 14) that did not survive a drought (Brown et al. Elliott’s lovegrass produces seeds, that attract many different animals including birds and insects. e. 5 mm. Next is Purple Lovegrass. Provides food for birds and small ground animals. Full sun - part shade-10º F “El Toro” was selected for its more brightly colored blooms Larval host for the red-bordered skipper (Gyrocheilus patrobas) and the large roadside-skipper (Amblyscirtes exoteria) Muhlenbergia lindheimeri Blue Muhly. A. Each culm has 3-4 alternate leaves; it is unbranched, light green to light tan, glabrous, and mostly hidden by the sheaths. 00 to 2. After that, there’s no need for regular watering. Family: Height & Spread: 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. This grass is perfect for growing in gardens and landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and has a long blooming period. (rev. Seed Information. 3% Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype (Purple Lovegrass, RI Ecotype) 1. 150 available. It is readily eaten by browsing and grazing animals. Some sedges strongly prefer a particular habitat, while others are "generalists. 20. Leaf description:Purple thistle (Cirsium horridulum) is a larval host for the Little metalmark and Painted lady butterflies. For example, if you enter a French term, choose an option under “French. Plus free shipping offers on all plants!Purple Coneflower Plant Sets Regular Price from $38. Pale Purple Coneflower - Arkansas Blackland Prairie Ecotype: Echinacea pallida: Sp, Su: Pink: Part Shade: 2' - 3' Dry-Med : Pale Purple Coneflower - Arkansas Grand Prairie Ecotype: Echinacea pallida: Sp, Su: Pink: Part Shade: 2' - 3' Dry-Med : Pale Purple Coneflower - Arkansas Ozark Region Ecotype: Echinacea pallida: Sp, Su: Pink: Part. Spikelets 5–8 mm long. This easy-care ornamental bunch grass adds months of movement, texture and color to borders and naturalized areas. - sticky lovegrass P: Eragrostis grandis Hillebr. It is generally hardy, easily tolerating drought, black walnut trees, and air pollution, though not shade or wetlands. D. Dahoon Holly, Cassine Holly. T. Roundhead Lespedeza, RI Ecotype. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. This warm-season grass is native to central and eastern North America and is found naturally in sandy fields, along roadsides, and in woodlands. Item Number: ERNMX-153 The native wildflowers and some grasses provide a gorgeous display of color from spring to fall. Eragrostis trichodes. Frank’s Sedgenarrow-leaved dogwood. Log in to See Your Price. Purple coneflower Woodland poppy . Purple lovegrass grows in disturbed sites but is also available commercially as an ornamental. Native to most of the United States. 60 1. USDA Plants Database Rhode Island. 1% Lespedeza virginica, VA Ecotype (Slender Lespedeza, VA Ecotype) 2. 00 0. Reseeds. In the fall the foliage takes on shades of. A field of purple lovegrass is breathtaking. 7% Liatris spicata (Marsh Blazing Star) 1. 20. Recommended Uses: Makes a good border plant that becomes a pink. 50-count deep plugs, full flat (50 plugs) $143. Several species of grass, including some weeds, belong to genus Eragrostis. 2. It grows best in hot, dry condtions. In the fall the foliage takes on shades of reddish bronze. 20 1. Purple love grass, tumble grass, petticoat climber, purple plains lovegrass. SGN 240. (Sensitive Pea, NC Ecotype) General Product Information. 0% Eragrostis spectabilis, Fort Indiantown Gap-PA Ecotype (Purple Lovegrass, Fort Indiantown Gap-PA Ecotype) 1. Eragrostis spectabilis (purple lovegrass) is a ubiquitous native grass in the Piedmont, Coastal Plain, and New England physiographic provinces and occurs in at least a few counties for all states east of the Rockies. 42 0. summer and fall. siu. Elliott's lovegrass ( Eragrostis elliottii S. Plants can be divided and transplanted when they are dormant. Email:. purple lovegrass. 30 % Senna hebecarpa, VA & WV Ecotype Wild Senna, VA & WV Ecotype 28. 8% Aster pilosus, PA Ecotype (Heath Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. A warm-season bunch grass with attractive reddish purple flowers that form in a loose, open inflorescence in July-August. Add to Project. 4% Rudbeckia triloba, WV Ecotype (Browneyed Susan, WV Ecotype) 20. 0% Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype (Purple Lovegrass, RI Ecotype) General Product Information. 5% Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype (Purple Lovegrass, RI Ecotype) 0. Spotted Joe Pye Plant Sets Regular Price from $38. This is a perennial. tall in dense clumps, Purple Love Grass starts out with light green foliage. Prairie Dropseed really shows off in the fall. Look-alikes. Big Bluestem, Long Island-NY Ecotype. The germination ecology of E. 42 Seeding Rate: Seed at 15 lbs/acre with a cover crop. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size. 42 / lb plus tax. 0% Tridens flavus 1. Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus) is a warm-season native grass that grows in a wide range of habitats throughout Kentucky, including old fields, meadows, and forest edges. Here’s a closer look at a few of our favorites from short to tall…. Aronia prunifolia purple chokeberry Shrub 3 gal Essex Cty, MA ecotype sold out in stock $57. Eragrostis spectabilis, known as purple lovegrass, purple love grass, and purple plains lovegrass, is a perennial bunchgrass. The panicle of Scratchgrass bears a resemblance to both Fall Witch Grass (Digitaria congnata) and Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis), both of which have at least some hairs on the sheaths, and the entire panicle breaks off at maturity, blowing away tumbleweed-style. Andropogon virginicus, MO Ecotype $ 96. Typical Height: 5. Eragrostis spectabilis makes a stunning statement in the late season landscape, turning a brilliant purplish-pink at summer's end. It grows in full sun and poor soil, and, as a drought-tolerant species, it can take the heat of a southern exposure. LESCO Crosscheck Plus Insecticide Tip and Pour 1 gal. longiseta purpletop tridens, Tridens flavus purpletop, Tridens flavus. Purple lovegrass can handle the intense heat of late summer up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (2007), anisohydric purple lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis) maintained higher g s and CO 2 assimilation, and showed better performance than isohydric miscanthus. [1] Generally reaches heights between 1 and 3 feet with leaf blades 8 to 18 inches in length. Stems are round in cross-section, and hollow except at the nodes (joints where new leaves or. Purple Love Grass makes a beautiful groundcover and is dramatic in a mass planting. Though it performs best in consistently moist, sandy soils, it can tolerate dry soil and drought. The leaf sheath is longer than internodes; covered with long, gray hair. Ornamental grasses like the purple lovegrass can be used in landscaping very easily. 80 1. Weeping Lovegrass is a warm-season bunchgrass that can be used as a temporary cover for erosion control purposes and as a nurse crop for lespedeza or switchgrass. Recommended Uses: Makes a good border plant that becomes. Solomon's plume, Maianthemum racemosum. ), and goldenrods (Solidago spp. 25% OFF orders of 12 or more flats of any. - slimflower lovegrass P: Eragrostis glutinosa (Sw. The effect is stunning when Eragrostis spectabilis comes into bloom in August and September. Print Version (Legal Size):Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Lovegrass, Tumblegrass) This native* of dune grasslands, prairies, barrens, and open woodlands is considered an important species for soil stabilization along roadsides. Andropogon glomeratus var. Images. 1% Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype (Purple Lovegrass, RI Ecotype) 2. 10. 0% Chamaecrista nictitans, NC Ecotype (Sensitive Pea, NC Ecotype) 1. Van Berkum Nursery 4 James Road Deerfield, NH 03037. Set plants at the front of the perennial border or raised in rock gardens where the sun can catch them, or in meadows or prairie. 3 Chinese fountaingrass (Pennisetum alopecuroides) 5 Control Recommendations. Overall, grasslands are the largest vegetation formation in North America with the mixed-grass prairie comprising about 22%. 8% Aster oblongifolius, PA Ecotype (Aromatic Aster, PA Ecotype) Purple Lovegrass can be mowed a few times a year if used as a lawn alternative in a location with light foot traffic. 10% – Senna hebecarpa, VA & WV Ecotype | Wild Senna; 1. Purple Lovegrass and Elliott’s Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis and Eragrostis elliottii) These showy, clump-forming grasses are low-growing, only 1 to 2 feet tall, salt-tolerant, adaptable to many soils, and can even withstand mowing. It’s a perfect candidate for a wildflower garden look! Ideal in zones 5-9. 0% Schizachyrium scoparium, 'Camper'. Load More. Height: 18"-24" Spread: 2'-3' Spacing: 12" Hardiness Zone(s): 4-11 Plant Details. Unless it’s fertilized, burned and watered, lovegrass has little nutritional value. Motivation for this project began when the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, recognized the popularity of a half-acre municipal parking lot along Mai. This grass is also smaller in size, no taller than 2 feet. Purple Lovegrass, Tumblegrass To see larger pictures, click or hover over the thumbnails. 40 % Lespedeza virginica, VA Ecotype Slender Lespedeza, VA Ecotype 216. Add to Wishlist. Plant Type: Grasslike: Full Sun: Yes: Shade Tolerant: No: Dry/Drought Tolerant: Yes: Wet Sites: No Purple Lovegrass 'RI Ecotype' 1. Value Class Food Cover; High: Average 25-50% of diet: Regular source of cover: Low: 5-10% of diet: Infrequently used as cover: Minor: 2-5% of diet: Sparsely used as cover: Moderate: Average 10-25% of diet:Eragrostis spectabilis is an upright, tufted grass that grows from 30 to 70 cm tall. online with in-person pickup OR. NPK Low Fertility Competition Wear Purple lovegrass is suitable for all regions of Maryland. Maple Glen, PA. L. 4. per acre or less and plant with a mix of other native herbs. Cultivars are tested and selected for specific characteristics such as disease resistance, forage yield, or plant vigor. Learn More: Purple Lovegrass. Included in mixes. 5% Lespedeza capitata, RI Ecotype (Roundhead Lespedeza, RI Ecotype) Eragrostis spectabilis, Fort Indiantown Gap-PA Ecotype Purple Lovegrass, Fort Indiantown Gap-PA Ecotype Low-growing, short-rhizomed bunchgrass; grows well in open areas; provides a short visual layer when used with little bluestem or sideoats grama; early fall color. 40 % Rudbeckia triloba, WV Ecotype Browneyed Susan, WV Ecotype 57. 60 0. Seed Information. Facts. 6% Chamaecrista fasciculata, PA Ecotype (Partridge Pea, PA Ecotype) 8. 00 Kartesz, J. In late summer the fine-textured, stiff inflorescence appears like reddish-purple clouds hovering at ground level. 31. The green foliage has mostly basal leaves that are coarse and flat. 00 0. Bunchgrass; attractive addition to upland meadows; early fall color. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 5% Lespedeza capitata, RI Ecotype (Roundhead. Elliot's or Silver Lovegrass, Blue Love Grass. Contrasting stems at three feet tall with flowers standing four feet tall, blue lovegrass has blue-green blades and golden-brown seedheads in the late summer and fall. ), and goldenrods (Solidago spp. 1G / 6" 3G / 10" Juniperus virginiana silicicola. summer and fall. Light green foliage in summer turning to a bronzy-red in fall. Eragrostis spectabilis, commonly called purple love grass, is a warm season bunchgrass that is native to sandy soils from Maine to South Dakota south to Florida, Texas, Arizona and Mexico. 5 – 7. Grasses. purple lovegrass Ornamental grass. 3% Lespedeza virginica, VA Ecotype (Slender Lespedeza, VA Ecotype) 2. If SE ecotype seed supplies run low - "NB 28" is a Nebraska ecotype that is smaller in stature similar to SE ecotypes. As a tough, low-maintenance grass, it works well in meadows, borders, and on highway. S. 10 % Eragrostis spectabilis, RI Ecotype Purple Lovegrass, RI Ecotype 192. Most lovegrasses grow in Zones 7-9. Landscaping. 86. It can. Keep rates low - 1 lb. Drought tolerant. Goatsrue – Plant with Purple Lovegrass and/or Little Bluestem in dry sand. Purple love grass forms a dense mound of leaves about 12 to 18 inches tall. Indicator Regions. 80% – Penstemon digitalis, PA Ecotype | Tall White Beardtongue 1. Eragrostis spectabilis Eragrostis spectabilis var. Diamond Ornamental Grass in Bareroot.