purpletop

Botanical Name	Tridens flavus
Common Name	purpletop
Family	Poaceae
USDA Zone	5 thru 10
Light Requirement	Full Sun
Season(s) of interest	summer
Height and Spread	3-5ft x 2-3ft (90-150cm x 60-90cm)
Flower Color	Reddish-Purple
Attracts Wildlife	Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths,
Additional Information	Native to Chicago Region.
Location in Lurie Garden	Northwest Light Plate

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