Love grass
 

On 29 Oct 2002 19:50:43 -0800, (Dr. John) wrote:

Is there any knowledge or opinion on a grass known as "love grass"
here in Austin? Is it propogated via seed or sod? Shade tolerant?
Thanks,
John


You need to get a botanical name as there are many grasses called "love grass."

Love grass
 

Wilman Lovegrass (Eragrostis superba) is sometimes planted in the Hill
Country as grazing for cattle. They will often prefer it to Coastal
Bermuda. The seed is usually available at feed stores either in stock or on
order. It is planted in the spring in well prepared soil barely covering
the seed and kept moist until germination. It might have some deco value
as it makes tall seed-stem/heads but it would have no value as a lawn grass
and little value in the garden as organic material compared to Elbon
ryegrass for example. A well cared for field or pasture of Lovegrass is a
beautiful sight however.