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Lehmann's Lovegrass

Eragrostis lehmanniana, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Woolly Three-awnAristida lanosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Bearded SprangletopLeptochloa fusca
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Pyramid DropseedSporobolus pyramidatus
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow BluestemBothriochloa ischaemum

Both invasive grasses compete intensely and produce allelopathic compounds

SourgrassDigitaria insularis

Sourgrass and Lehmann's Lovegrass compete aggressively for resources in arid grasslands with potential allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlRangeland RestorationDrought ToleranceSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Lehmann's Lovegrass grow in?

Lehmann's Lovegrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Lehmann's Lovegrass?

Good companions for Lehmann's Lovegrass include Woolly Three-awn, Bearded Sprangletop, Pyramid Dropseed.

Design guilds with Lehmann's Lovegrass and see companion relationships visually.

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