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
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Ayers Pear
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Ayers Birne
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Ayers pera
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear. Purple Lovegrass doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Lovegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Lovegrass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.