Eragrostis elliottii, commonly called Elliott's lovegrass, is a North American native grass that thrives in sandy soils. This grass is drought tolerant and does well in low-nutrient soils.

Eragrostis elliottii (Elliott’s lovegrass)

Eragrostis elliottii (Elliott’s lovegrass)

General info: Eragrostis elliottii, commonly called Elliott’s lovegrass, is a North American native grass that thrives in sandy soils. This grass is drought tolerant and does well in low-nutrient soils. This native grass thrives in full sun and can get up to three feet tall. It is a very attractive warm season grass. With its very fine almost silvery foliage.

Landscape uses: Elliott’s lovegrass is great at erosion control. It can also be a wonderful groundcover in sunny areas. Use this beautiful native grass as accents for your wildflower or cottage garden. The fine silvery foliage gives very nice texture to any garden or perennial border.

Light Exposure Full Sun
Growth Cycle Select
Height with Bloom 1 to 2′
Foliage Color. Green / Blue
Moisture Req. Dry to Medium
Bloom Silvery Seed Heads
Origin Southeastern U.S.
Height without Bloom Select
Zone 4 to 9