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Eragrostis intermedia (Plains lovegrass)
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2 hours care
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per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eragrostis intermedia
Other names
Plains lovegrass, Plains love grass
Genus
Eragrostis Eragrostis
Species
E. intermedia - E. intermedia is a densely tufted, deciduous perennial grass with flat, linear, mid-green leaves and open panicles of green or purple flower spikelets in summer.
Eragrostis intermedia is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Green, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn; Pale-brown in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free. Highly resistant to damage by deer.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back old leaves and stems to the base in early spring before growth resumes.
Propagation
May self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eragrostis intermedia (Plains lovegrass) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Meadow, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Best in light, moderately fertile soil in sun. Tolerates poorer soil. May need winter protection in colder areas. Drought tolerant once established. Highly resistant to damage by deer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eragrostis intermedia
Other names
Plains lovegrass, Plains love grass
Genus
Eragrostis Eragrostis
Species
E. intermedia - E. intermedia is a densely tufted, deciduous perennial grass with flat, linear, mid-green leaves and open panicles of green or purple flower spikelets in summer.
Native to
Central America, Southwestern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Green, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn; Pale-brown in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free. Highly resistant to damage by deer.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back old leaves and stems to the base in early spring before growth resumes.
Propagation
May self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eragrostis intermedia (Plains lovegrass) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Foliage only, Meadow, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Best in light, moderately fertile soil in sun. Tolerates poorer soil. May need winter protection in colder areas. Drought tolerant once established. Highly resistant to damage by deer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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