African love grass (Eragrostis curvula) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: African love grass or weeping love grass.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: African love grass, weeping love grass
Scientific name: Eragrostis curvula
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant African love grass (Eragrostis curvula) – Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing African love grass (Eragrostis curvula) – USDA NRCS Tucson PMC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
