Eragrostis elongata 'Elvera' (Lavender grass)

Cultivation

Best planted in a warm, sunny site in light, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers sandy soil. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates short periods of light frost.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Meadow, Planted in groups, Gravel, Wildlife, Banks and Slopes

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

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, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic