Aristida purpurea
Purple 3-awn, Wire Grass, Purple three awn, Purple threeawn and Red threeawn.
Purple three awn grass is a perennial grass of the Kansas prairie that can be spotted in many small patches throughout Southern California. A grass lovers dream grass, small clumps of green stems with purple haze. Plant a cluster to have an effect. Best used along a narrow strip, wall wall or walk. Good under garden art.
Aristida purpurea tolerates sand and deer.
Foliage of Aristida purpurea has color reddish-green.
Communities for Aristida purpurea:Creosote Bush Scrub, Coastal Sage Scrub and Joshua Tree Woodland.
| ph: | 6.50 to 7.50 |
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| usda: | 5 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.30 to 0.50 |
| width[m]: | 0.10 to 0.10 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 15.00 to 60.00 |
