Arrowfeather Three-Awn
Aristida purpurascens var. purpurascens
Overview
Arrowfeather Three-Awn (Aristida purpurascens var. purpurascens) is a clumping, grass-like perennial that is native to North and Central America. It is an excellent choice for low maintenance gardens and rockeries. It grows to approximately 18 inches tall, with leaf blades that are green in color and two to three awns per spikelet. Its flowers are a light purple color, and it blooms from June through August. It thrives in sunny sites with well-drained soil, and is perfect for gardeners looking for a unique textural element in their landscape.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April, February, March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Vegetative Plugging, Rhizome Propagation
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