Eragrostis spectabilis 'Purpurflirren' - P9

Description
With its orange-red leaf colouring, the Love grass 'Purpurflirren' (Eragrostis spectabilis) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out due to its horst-forming growth. The purple-red flower fronds adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with a well-drained, dry soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The leaves of the Love grass 'Purpurflirren's are orange-red, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Love grass 'Purpurflirren' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Love grass 'Purpurflirren' sets beautiful accents together with: Garden splendour candle, blood-red cranesbill, verbena.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear from August to September.

Use
Cut, solitary, group planting, natural garden