Indian Lovegrass

Eragrostis pilosa

Native to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andaman Is., Angola, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Borneo, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, DR Congo, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf States, Hainan, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krym, Laos, Lebanon-Syria, Lesser Sunda Is., Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Mozambique Channel Is., Myanmar, Namibia, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Portugal, Réunion, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sicilia, Sierra Leone, Sinai, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Taiwa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Eragrostis
Species:
Eragrostis pilosa
USDA Symbol:
ERPI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found in disturbed areas