*Eragrostis spectabilis*

Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm place; if after 4 weeks there is no germination, give the seeds a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow when returned to warmth. NOTE: VERY FINE SEED!

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• August
• September
• October

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Purplish-red
• Origin: North America
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Butterflies
• Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Eragrostis spectabilis
• Dutch: Lovegrass
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Purple Love Grass

• All year round