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    Aristida purpurea

    Also Known As

    • Purple Three-awn

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    Aristida purpurea plant details

    Aristida purpurea is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and winter purple and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aristida purpurea

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple and tan blooms in spring and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristida purpurea

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Aristida purpurea plant

    How to Grow Aristida purpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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