Purple Threeawn
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Aristida purpurea
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Purple Threeawn prefers full sun. It prefers well-drained soil but tolerates clay. It's an excellent choice for erosion control on banks. Its fibrous root system provides a foundation for wildflowers.
- Scientific Name: Aristida purpurea
- Common Names: Purple Threeawn, Purple 3-awn, Purple Three-awn, Red Threeawn
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: 12 to 20 inches
- Leaves: Linear, Grass-like
- Flowers: Purple
- Bloom Time: April through October
- Wildlife Benefits: Seeds are a food source. The plants provide nesting material and habitat. Attracts butterflies. Larval host for some skippers and satyrs.
Where to Find It
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