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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Purple love grass: when and how to prune
Eragrostis spectabilis
Purple love grass is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | August–September |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Purple love grass: when to prune it?
In March, before new growth starts.
What else to prune in those months? March
Purple love grass: how to prune it?
- Cut the whole clump back to about 5–10 cm above the ground.
- At the same time, clear up the blown-off panicles caught in the border.
- Do not cut back in autumn: the clump looks good in winter and protects itself.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Purple love grass · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.