Purpletop tridens

Purpletop tridens (Tridens flavus)

Purpletop tridens, also known as Purpletop, Redtop Tridens, Sandgrass

Purpletop tridens, commonly referred to as Grease Grass, is a bunching grass well-suited for roadside environments due to its high tolerance for road salt. Its striking purple seed heads, which are coated with a greasy substance, make it visually appealing when planted in large numbers.

Key Facts About Purpletop tridens

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Attributes of Purpletop tridens

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
91 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
30 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
6 mm to 1.2 cm
Flower Color
Purple Yellow Brown Cream Red Lavender Gold

Scientific Classification of Purpletop tridens

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Tridens
Species
Purpletop tridens