Aristida purpurea, Purple Three Awn Hose This grass prefers more water

This grass prefers more water than other grasses

Aloe dichotoma

- Occasional summer water

It is native to Santa Cruz Island

The leaves are broad and have a silver green color

Aristida purpurea, Purple Three Awn Hose This grass prefers more 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