Elliott's Love Grass, Blue Eros

Eragrostiselliottii

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eragrostis (er-uh-GROS-tis)
Species
elliottii (el-ee-OT-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ashdown, Arkansas

Davis, California

Denver, Colorado

Boynton Beach, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Dublin, Virginia

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