Purple lovegrass is a graceful warm-season native grass that forms low, fine-textured clumps. In late summer, airy clouds of reddish-purple flower and seed heads rise above the foliage, creating a soft, almost mist-like appearance. It naturally occurs in dry prairies, sandy areas, open woodlands, and roadsides. It is very drought tolerant once established. It does not require require rich soil. It is a well-behaved clumping grass that only self-seeds lightly.