Aristida purpurea, Purple Three Awn europe Dark green stems that resemble

Dark green stems that resemble bamboo grow in clumps

An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area

This shrub is best used for bank stabilization and ground covers

- Full Sun to partial shade

Purple Sage (Salvia leucophylla)

Aristida purpurea, Purple Three Awn europe Dark green stems that resemblePurple Three Awn This fast growing perennial grass grows up to three feet hight and two feet wide. It is deciduous and can get sparse in the Fall especially in colder climates. Recommended for erosion control on slopes, hillsides, and in canyons. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction. Avoid cutting back the plant if possible. Remove old seed heads by gently pulling. Plant with: Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata), Sagebrush