Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Greener Pastures
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 3
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Allamanda
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Allamanda
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Allamanda
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Allamanda
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Allamanda
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Allamanda
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Eragrostis
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.