Purple Love Grass
Eragrostis spectabilis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CO and 36 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Purple love grass is a compact native ornamental grass that forms neat clumps with fine-textured foliage. In late summer, it produces distinctive purple-tinted seed heads that create an airy, cloud-like appearance above the grass blades.
In an HOA neighborhood
Purple Love Grass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during its summer bloom period. Seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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