Eragrostis trichodes (Sand lovegrass)

Other names: Sand love grass

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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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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Best planted in a warm, sunny site in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers sandy soil. Drought tolerant once established.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Foliage only, Meadow, Planted in groups, Gravel, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

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, Arching

Native to

Central United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

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

Propagation

May self-seed in ideal growing conditions.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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