Aristida purpurea - Purple Three Awn (Seed)

A ornamental bunchgrass with purple seed heads that wave gracefully in the breeze. Recommended as a replacement for Mexican feather grass. Caution: Can be aggressive, and awns can be a nuisance. Plant away from pets and children's play areas. Plant Characteristics Species Name Aristida purpurea Common Name Purple Three Awn Plant Type Grasses/Grass-Like Height by Width 3ft. x 2ft. Flower Color None Flowering Months March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, February Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Spring/Summer Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy Sowing Rates 1 oz -- 1/4 lbs -- 1/2 lbs -- 1 lbs -- * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination