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
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Greener Pastures
not available
Habitat
Grassland
Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
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
Bees, Insects
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Yellow Archangel
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
पीला महादूत
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Yellow Archangel
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Archange Jaune
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Arcángel amarillo
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Arcanjo amarelo
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
żółty Archanioła
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Yellow Archangeli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Archangel season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Archangel is Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
- Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Archangel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.