Purpletop
Tridens flavus
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Purpletop grows well in part shade and dry soils. Tolerates heavy, clay soils.
- Scientific Name: Tridens flavus
- Common Names: Purpletop, Purpletop Tridens, Redtop Tridens, Tall Redtop Tridens, Redtop, Tall Redtop
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: 2 to 7 feet
- Leaves: Green on drooping branches. Turn brown in fall.
- Flowers: Purple
- Bloom Time: August through November
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval plant host for several species of butterflies. Seeds eaten by many species of birds and mammals.
Where to Find It
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