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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Greener Pastures
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Primula sieboldii
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Siebolds Primel
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Primrose japonaise
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Primula sieboldii
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Primula sieboldii
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Primula sieboldii
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Primula sieboldii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Eragrostis
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese primrose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Japanese primrose flower color: White
- Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Japanese primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.