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Poaceae
Eragrostis curvula
Weeping Lovegrass
The clump-forming weeping lovegrass has fine, grassy blades that arch and droop and produces many tall stems of feathery flowers in late summer. This warm-season perennial grass hails from East Africa, so it is tough and tolerant of heat and drought.
Though native to a semi-tropical area, weeping lovegrass is usually fully deciduous but can remain semi-evergreen in fully frost-free climates. Its neat clumps of elegant foliage appear in spring. Airy panicles of lavender-gray flowers bloom in late summer and are followed by tan seeds that tend to self-sow. In autumn, the weeping foliage takes on a yellow or bronze color and dries to warm tan once hit by subfreezing temperatures.
Full to partial sun and well-drained, average soil are required for best growth. It will tolerate some clay but truly prospers in sandier soil. As with most grasses, the previous year’s foliage should be pruned back each spring before new growth appears. Weeping lovegrass has few pest and disease problems aside from root rot troubles in poorly drained soils and occasional rust.
This bold perennial is a lovely accent plant for perennial borders. It looks great planted in large, airy sweeps and pairs well with late-blooming composites. Where not hardy, it can be planted as an annual bedding plant.
12 - 10
7 - 13
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Grass
Full Sun
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
Late Summer, Early Fall
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Lavender, Gray
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
No
Yes
Fine
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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