Life Span
Annual
Biennial
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
Texas
Types
Greener Pastures
Not available
Habitat
Grassland
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 3
10-6
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Alternate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Mexican primrose
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Mexican primrose
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Lovegrass and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Mexican primrose
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
