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Weeping Lovegrass

Eragrostis curvula, Poaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wholeleaf Indian PaintbrushCastilleja integra
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
Western WheatgrassPascopyrum smithii
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Woolly PaperflowerPsilostrophe tagetina
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese Blood GrassImperata cylindrica

Cogon grass allelopathy and root competition severely impacts other grass species establishment

Bracken FernPteridium aquilinum

Bracken fern allelopathy and aggressive spreading inhibits establishment of other grasses

Uses

Functions

Erosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Weeping Lovegrass grow in?

Weeping Lovegrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Weeping Lovegrass?

Good companions for Weeping Lovegrass include Wholeleaf Indian Paintbrush, Western Wheatgrass, Woolly Paperflower.

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