Sand Lovegrass (Eragrostis trichodes)
Sand Lovegrass, Eragrostis trichodes, is a low growing perennial warm season bunch grass that requires full sun and dry to medium soil moisture. Cattle readily graze this grass and it is a medium forage product. The original collections for the "Bend" Cultivar came from south central Kansas and nearby Oklahoma.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Sand Lovegrass (Eragrostis trichodes) |
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Bloom Season | Warm Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand); |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Native |
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Average height | 3-4ft |
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RNS Region | 1;2;4;5 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 1625000 |
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Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food; |