Red Lovegrass

Common Name(s):
Red Lovegrass, Lovegrass,Red
Scientific Name:
Eragrostis secundiflora
Synoyms:
Eragrostis oxylepis
Family:
Poaceae
Longevity:
Perennial
Season:
Warm
Origin:
Native
Height:
20 - 70 cm
Flowers:
May - Nov
Description: A weedy grass of shallow, disturbed sites. It is low growing but typically extends its inflorescence well above the leaves. Although not a reliable characteristic, the spikelets of the inflorescence are usually tinged with red and the leaves and stems often appear blue-green. Its caryopses are larger than most other lovegrass species. It is of little value to most wildlife and cattle.