African love grass Eragrostis curvula

ABOUT
E. curvula is a deciduous perennial grass forming a dense clump of rough, dark green, linear leaves, with large arching panicles of grey-green spikelets in summer
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Poaceae
Synonyms
African love grass weeping love grass
Common names
Eragrostis aff. chloromelas
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H3
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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