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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

    Blue Love Grass. A willowy fine-textured warm season blue grass

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Eragrostis elliottii plant

    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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    Eragrostis spectabilis

    aka Purple Love Grass, Purple Lovegrass

    Plant Type

    Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eragrostis spectabilis flower by Avant Gardens
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    Eragrostis elliottii 'Wind Dancer'

    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
    Photo of Eragrostis elliottii 'Wind Dancer' by Patricia Cunningham
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