African Lovegrass (Eragrostis Echinochloidea) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eragrostis echinochloidea is a perennial grass native to seasonally dry tropical regions of southern Africa, known for its use as forage and groundcover.

African Lovegrass

African Lovegrass

Eragrostis Echinochloidea

Eragrostis echinochloidea is a perennial grass native to seasonally dry tropical regions of southern Africa, known for its use as forage and groundcover.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, forage

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for African Lovegrass

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Eragrostis