Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Triplasis

Species:

Triplasis purpurea

USDA Symbol:

TRPU4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

75 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

purple, red

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from base after fire; common in fire-maintained sand prairies and coastal dunes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in coastal dunes and sandy areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Germinates readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Seeds require light for optimal germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI