This low-growing native grass is a true showstopper when it reaches peak bloom. It’s seed heads bloom in mid-summer producing a haze of light to bright purple flowers that hover over the foliage like a fine, colorful mist.
Purple Love Grass is the perfect solution for those "difficult" sunny spots. It thrives in lean, sandy, or rocky soils where other plants might struggle, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, sandy coastal slopes, or as a groundcover along a driveway.
Sun Exposure Full Sun (preferred) to Partial Shade
Water Needs Low; very drought-tolerant once established.
Soil Type Sand, gravelly, or well-drained poor soils
Mature Height 1 – 2 feet
Deer Resistance High
Bloom Time July - August
Plant Spacing 1 - 2 feet
Low Profile, High Impact: It stays short and tidy for most of the year, then explodes into a haze of color just as other plants are starting to fade.
Black Walnut and salt tolerant: One of the few ornamental grasses that can handle road salt, making it more ideal for planting near sidewalks and streets.
Late-Season Nectar: The delicate flowers provide a food source for small native bees and beneficial insects during the heat of late summer.
Butterfly Host: This grass serves as a vital larval host for the Zabulon Skipper.
Pro Tip: For the most dramatic effect, plant Purple Love Grass in large drifts.