Eragrostis hirsuta

Bigtop Lovegrass

Bunchgrass; attractive addition to upland meadows; early fall color.

General Product Information

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species

• Habitat:

  Open disturbed habitats, clearings, roadsides, fields.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  July to October

• Flower Color:

  Pink

• Typical Height:

  3.6 ft

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  UPL

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  1,000,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.4 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• VA Southern Piedmont Steep Slope Mix