Eragrostis spectabilis is a fall blooming grass that makes my heart sing when it bursts forth with light airy, pinkish-purple panicles in mid August here in the Northwest. Planted among pink Echinacea, the blooms become a bouquet in the garden. When side or back lit by the sun, the inflorscences positively glow. Now add a gentle breeze, and an element of movement makes the scene come alive. Eragrostis spectabilis reaches 2′ in height and width.
