Eragrostis tremula
Eragrostis tremula
Eragrostis
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This delicate lovegrass prefers consistent moisture but well-draining soil in partial shade. Best suited for specialized grass collections or naturalized areas. Requires minimal fertilization and benefits from occasional division.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry, Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Repu
Chad
Congo
East Himalaya
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
India
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 21, 2011 by Pierre-Emmanuel GAY (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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