Photo by Avant Gardens
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Eragrostis elliottii
Also Known As
- Eragrostis elliotii
- Blue Love Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Eragrostis elliottii plant details
Eragrostis elliottii is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eragrostis elliottii
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eragrostis elliottii
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Eragrostis elliottii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Eragrostis elliotti 'Wind Dancer', Blue Eros, Elliott's Love Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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