How much sun does Creeping Love Grass need?

Creeping Love Grass grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Creeping Love Grass bloom?

Creeping Love Grass blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Creeping Love Grass native?

Creeping Love Grass (Eragrostis hypnoides) is native to AL, AR, CA, CO and 42 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Creeping Love Grass toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Creeping Love Grass as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Creeping Love Grass attract?

Creeping Love Grass draws bees and beetles.

Is Creeping Love Grass HOA-friendly?

Creeping Love Grass takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Creeping Love Grass

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Eragrostis hypnoides

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Creeping Love Grass as toxic to livestock.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CA, CO and 42 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Central Basin and Range East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Teal lovegrass is a delicate annual grass that forms low, spreading mats with fine-textured foliage. It blooms from June through September with airy seed heads that catch the light beautifully. This native grass thrives in full sun with moderate water needs.

In an HOA neighborhood

Creeping Love Grass takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Annual nature means gaps in coverage each year
Low spreading habit can appear weedy
Fine texture may look unkempt to traditional landscaping expectations

Wildlife value

This grass provides nectar and pollen for bees and beetles during its long blooming period. The seeds also offer food for small birds and ground-dwelling wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Creeping Love Grass need?: Creeping Love Grass grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Creeping Love Grass bloom?: Creeping Love Grass blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Creeping Love Grass native?: Creeping Love Grass (Eragrostis hypnoides) is native to AL, AR, CA, CO and 42 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Creeping Love Grass toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Creeping Love Grass as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Creeping Love Grass attract?: Creeping Love Grass draws bees and beetles.
Is Creeping Love Grass HOA-friendly?: Creeping Love Grass takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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