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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (pure seed) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Origin: | USA |
| Special Features: | Extremely drought tolerant grass. The bright rose-red colored inflorescence glows when backlit. Plant en masse in an open meadow or natural garden. Spreading slowly by rhizomes, and seeding where happy. One of the most attractive late flowering ornamental grasses, need a warm summer to flower. |
| Basic Colour: | (red / scarlet / purple) |
| Flower Colour: | bright rose-red |
| Natural Flowering Period: | August - October |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z5 - Z10
|
| Foliage: | light green, with a bronzy fall color |
| Growth Habit: | erect / clumping |
| Height with Flowers: | 50 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 30 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / sandy / well-drained / poor, lean |
| Location: | |
| Usage: | for the rock garden / suitable for cutting |
