Elliot's Lovegrass (Eragrostis Elliottii) N

Elliott's lovegrass is a perennial bunchgrass with an abundance of delicate flowers that cover the plant in a billowy beige haze. Flowers typically appear on lovegrass in the fall, between October and November. Elliott's lovegrass remain fairly small, reaching only 1-3 feet in height.

Lovegrass species grow quickly and prefer hot and dry site conditions. They perform best in full sun, but both can tolerate partial shade as well. Plant lovegrass anytime during the growing season, watering regularly for a couple of weeks until the plant is well established.

Both species tolerate a range of soil conditions but do best in sandy soils. Neither tolerates salt well but otherwise they are very hardy once established. Even in droughts lovegrass shouldn’t require any extra irrigation. Both grasses are good for erosion control, and can be planted on steep slopes and in other difficult areas in the landscape.