Eragrostis curvula 'Totnes Burgundy'
love grass 'Totnes Burgundy'
A deciduous grass forming dense clumps of arching, inrolled leaves that emerge dark green before maturing to a deep red colour. Sprays of tiny green to beige flowers are borne in summer above the foliage
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Brown | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Eragrostis can be annual or perennial grasses with linear leaves and dense branched flowering panicles in summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in a warm, sunny site. In colder areas may need some winter protection
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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