Elliott's lovegrass
Eragrostis elliottii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Elliott's lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii) is a perennial grass native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states. It blooms in August, September, and October. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
18"–30" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states
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Fine-textured clumping ornamental grass with wiry blue-green blades and airy silvery seed head plumes held well above the foliage. Forms a neat, rounded mound.
Growing Elliott's lovegrass
Grow Elliott's lovegrass in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 18 to 30 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Elliott's lovegrass is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Seed heads provide food for songbirds, and the foliage offers shelter for small wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Elliott's lovegrass need?
- Elliott's lovegrass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Elliott's lovegrass bloom?
- Elliott's lovegrass blooms in August, September, and October.
- Where is Elliott's lovegrass native?
- Elliott's lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- Is Elliott's lovegrass HOA-friendly?
- Elliott's lovegrass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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