Sand Lovegrass
Eragrostis trichodes
Sand Lovegrass is a short-lived perennial, warm-season bunch grass that is native to the Southern Great Plains. It grows 2 to 5 feet tall, with dark green basal leaves, and a unique panicle seed head bearing purple flowers. This gives the plant a showy, ‘purple haze’ type appearance. Performs best on deep, sandy soils. Used for pasture, forage, and hay, as well as sandy site mixes.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: warm
Uses: orage, pasture, hay, burned areas
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 14 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 1 to 2
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
Price: $ 18.00 per PLS lb
Varieties:
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Bend |
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NE27 |
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