Elliott's lovegrass
Eragrostis elliottii
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
18"–30" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
FL, GA, SC, NC and 4 more states
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.
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 FL, GA, SC, NC and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 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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