Aristida purpurea, Purple Three Awn Hose - Occasional summer water

- Occasional summer water

It has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer

hummingbirds Container Plant No Erosion Control Yes Bank Stabilization Yes Fire Resistant Deer resistant Yes Local plant No

The leaves are broad and have a silver green color

Aloe dichotoma

Aristida purpurea, Purple Three Awn Hose - Occasional summer waterPurple Three Awn This fast growing perennial grass grows up to three feet hight and two feet wide. It is deciduous and can get sparse in the Fall especially in colder climates. Recommended for erosion control on slopes, hillsides, and in canyons. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction. Avoid cutting back the plant if possible. Remove old seed heads by gently pulling. Plant with: Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata), Sagebrush