PURPLE OAT GRASS (Schizachne purpurascens)
A delicate-looking grass with purple-tinged, nodding seed heads. Grows in loose tufts in open woods and prairies.
Grows with bur oak, hazelnuts, saskatoons, Canada mayflower, sun-loving sedge, and wild chess.
Life Cycle: perennial
Sun Exposure: part shade – sun
Fruiting Period: June – July
Height: 1 – 2.5 ft
Soil: moist – medium