Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Greener Pastures
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Grassland
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
पीला कनेर
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Gelbe Oleander
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
żółta Oleander
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Eragrostis
Cascabela
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Oleander season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.