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Elliott's Lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii)
Elliott's Lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii)

Elliott's Lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii)

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    Elliott’s Lovegrass is a warm-season bunchgrass prized for its fine-textured, shimmering foliage and natural elegance. Its soft, hair-like leaves form a tidy, upright clump that moves beautifully with the wind. By late summer, the plant produces airy, purplish seed panicles that float above the foliage like mist, giving the garden a delicate, flowing quality. Though naturally found in Southeastern grasslands and coastal areas, its ornamental appeal makes it a favorite in modern native designs, xeriscapes, and meadows alike. The seeds feed small birds, while the foliage offers structure and shelter for ground-dwelling wildlife.

    Why Choose Elliott's Lovegrass?

    • Elegant form with fine, cloud-like seed heads that add visual softness
    • Exceptionally heat-, drought-, and poor-soil tolerant once established
    • Provides wildlife value: seeds for birds, cover for small creaturesIdeal for modern designs, restoration efforts, and naturalistic plantings
    • Stays neat and upright without flopping

    Elliott’s Lovegrass thrives in full sun and dry to average soils—avoid planting in heavy clay or consistently wet spots. Cut back old growth in late winter to early spring to make way for fresh foliage.

    Area:
    Plants: 32
    Min Height: 12 in
    Max Height: 36 in
    Soil Moisture: Medium, Dry, and Moist
    Soil Types: Loam, Sand, and Gravel
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Birds, Drought Tolerant, Butterfly Host, Deer Resistant, and Soil Stabilizing