Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrub
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
North Africa
Types
Greener Pastures
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 3
Not Available
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 Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Saharan myrtle
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Saharan myrtle
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
murta Saharan
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
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 Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle. Purple Lovegrass doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Lovegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Lovegrass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.