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Plants: Eragrostis elliottii - Elliott's Love Grass, Blue Eros

Posted by 04.07. 2007 10:05:26 (32281 readers)

Eragrostis elliottii - Elliott's Love Grass, Blue Eros

Blue Eragrostis (Love Grass)Graceful, Native Grass Maintains Its Flowing Beauty Until Winter! This Native American grass is graceful in form with narrow, blue foliage. The airy flower plumes begin appearing in July, maturing to a tan color in August and gradually to a lighter straw color in the fall. Maintains interest throughout the winter and is drought tolerant.

Extremely eye-catching, is hardy to Zone 5. Grows best in the landscape and large containers.

Garden and Landscape Information
Garden height: 3-4 ft.
Garden spread: 3-4 ft. when in flower.
Spacing: 18-24 in. on center

Publisher: Hirt's Gardens
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