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(Eragrostis intermedia)
Plains Lovegrass (Eragrostis intermedia)
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CK Kelly
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Photo by: CK Kelly | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: CK Kelly | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-08-16T17:48:04Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Eragrostis intermedia, commonly known as Plains Lovegrass, is a perennial grass native to prairies, open woodlands, and grasslands in the central and southernwestern United States and northern Mexico. It forms dense tufts reaching up to 90 centimeters tall, occasionally exceeding one meter. The inflorescence is a distinctive panicle with a pyramidal or ovate shape, and the spikelets contain up to 11 flowers each, typically blooming in late summer. Plains Lovegrass is one of the first plants to exhibit vibrant green growth in the spring, signaling the end of winter dormancy.
Plains Lovegrass is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and restoration projects. It is also used for erosion control due to its dense root system. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires minimal water once established, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. While it is not known for aggressive roots, it can self-seed and become invasive outside its native range, so caution is advised when planting in non-native areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plains Lovegrass is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and restoration projects. It is also used for erosion control due to its dense root system. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires minimal water once established, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. While it is not known for aggressive roots, it can self-seed and become invasive outside its native range, so caution is advised when planting in non-native areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fire Resistant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to prairies, open woodlands, and grasslands in the central and southernwestern United States and northern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Eragrostis intermedia, Eragrostis intermedia var. intermedia, Eragrostis intermedia var. appressa, Eragrostis lugens var. major,
GBIF Accepted Name: Eragrostis intermedia Hitchc.