Weeping Lovegrass [Eragrostis curvula]

Origin:	Africa
Use:	Perennial, warm season, introduced grass that provides poor grazing for wildlife; fair grazing for livestock.
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Plant Description:
General	Characteristics of Weeping Lovegrass
Life Span	Perennial
Growth Form	tall, erect, bunchgrass
Management:
Seeding Rate  40" Rows:  Broadcast:	0.5 pound pure live seed per acre 1.5 pounds pure live seed per acre
Planting Date	March-May
Planting Depth	less than 0.25 inch
pH requirement	4.5 to 8.0
Rainfall requirement	10 to 40 inches
Soil texture  Sandy:  Loam:  Clay:	High High High
Cold Tolerance:	Moderate
General	Provides poor grazing for wildlife; fair grazing for livestock.
ID Features:	This erect bunchgrass grows 24 to 48 inches tall with an erect seed stalk and narrow, drooping, coarse blades. The seedhead is a loose, open panicle with many seeded grayish-green spikelets. The panicle resembles lace when mature. Leaves are rough on the bottom and top surfaces, with hairy, basal sheaths.
Special Notes:	Weeping Lovegrass [Eragrostis curvula] Information #1