PatternBaseIndian Lovegrass
Eragrostis pilosa, Poaceae
Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Low (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Arrowleaf centroCentrosema sagittatum
Nitrogen Fixation
Large-Bracted Hoary PeaTephrosia bracteolataNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Deering's Partridge PeaChamaecrista deeringianaNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Clustered Woolly BeanEriosema glomeratumNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Quick Soil CoverErosion ControlBiomass ProductionNurse Crop
Edible Parts
Seeds
Common Questions
What zones does Indian Lovegrass grow in?
Indian Lovegrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Indian Lovegrass?
Good companions for Indian Lovegrass include Arrowleaf centro, Large-Bracted Hoary Pea, Deering's Partridge Pea, Clustered Woolly Bean.
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