Weeping lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula)
Care, watering, light and tips for Weeping lovegrass on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Poaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Weeping lovegrass
Eragrostis curvula, commonly known as weeping love grass, is a fast-growing perennial grass native to Africa. It forms dense clumps with long, narrow leaves that elegantly curve downwards, giving it a distinctive weeping appearance. It is excellent for erosion control on slopes, as ground cover in low-maintenance gardens, or in natural and xeriscape landscapes.
Native range
Native to Southern Africa.
Care tips
This grass is extremely hardy and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It prefers full sun for optimal growth, though it can tolerate partial shade. It is very drought-tolerant once established, requiring infrequent watering in dry climates; overwatering is a common mistake to avoid. It adapts to poor and sandy soils, provided they have good drainage, and does not require regular fertilization.
How to save a dying Weeping lovegrass
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, dry, brittle leaves, especially at the base. Stunted or very slow growth.
- First aid
- Remove dry, damaged grass. Water deeply if soil is dry. Ensure good drainage.
- What kills it
- Excessive moisture or waterlogged soils, which rot its roots. Also prolonged extreme drought.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's very resilient. With proper watering and good drainage, it recovers easily.