Sand Love Grass- Eragrostis trichodes

Sand Lovegrass - Eragrostis trichodes:
- Common Name: Sand Lovegrass
- Scientific Name: Eragrostis trichodes
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Moderate Once Established
- Height: 1' to 3'
- Spread: 1' to 2'
- Flower Color/Shape: Orange or Red, Blue or Purple
- Fruit: Seeds
- Spring Foliage Color: Green
- Fall Foliage Color: Red, Purple
- Growth Habit: Gra
- Growth Rate: 1-2' per year
- Wildlife Value: Seeds for wildlife; provides cover and nesting for birds and small animals; supports beneficial insects.
- Deer Resistance: Low
- Poisonous: No
- Maintenance: Prune in dormancy, winter or early spring
- Evergreen: No
- More Info: [Sand Lovegrass]

[TN Smart Yards - Sand Lovegrass]

Shelby County is the only county in Tennessee where this grass species is native!