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Eragrostis curvula 'Totnes Burgundy' (Love grass 'Totnes Burgundy')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Totnes Burgundy' is a dense, mound-forming, deciduous perennial grass with dark green, linear leaves that turn wine-red as they mature. Large, arching panicles of grey-green spiklets bloom in late summer and early autumn.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.9 m 0.9 m 2-5 years
2 ft 2 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in a warm, sunny site in light, moderately fertile soil. May need winter protection in colder areas.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Prairie planting, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in early spring before new growth emerges.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Rake out dead leaves from grasses (optional)

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