Overview

Triplasis purpurea is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Triplasis, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Triplasis purpurea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental grass and ground cover.

About

Triplasis purpurea is a clump-forming ornamental grass from the genus Triplasis, belonging to the Poaceae family. It is a deciduous plant that thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H4. It is suitable for use as ground cover and is most attractive during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.

About the genus

Triplasis is a genus of North American plants in the grass family. Sandgrass is a common name for plants in this genus. The genus name Triplasis is Greek, meaning "threefold", referring to the triple nerved lemmas.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Triplasis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Triplasis purpurea size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental grass, ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Triplasis purpurea

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant

Disease resistance

Resistant

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