Gophertail lovegrass
Eragrostis ciliaris
Eragrostis
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This drought-tolerant grass thrives in partial shade with minimal care once established. Water moderately and allow soil to dry between waterings. Excellent for naturalizing in challenging garden spots.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
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
Alabama
Aldabra
Algeria
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Aruba
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 15, 2012 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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