Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
Description:
An annual grass forming tufts. Only has hairs where the blade meets the sheath. Spikelets are yellow to purple. Bloom in the summer. Grows in dry, sandy or clayey soils.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Tufted Lovegrass |
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Annual |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Late July to mid September |
| Fruit Timing: | Late July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |