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Frank'S Lovegrass

Eragrostis frankii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Frank'S Lovegrass (Eragrostis frankii)
Photo: National Museum of Natural History / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CT, FL and 28 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Sandbar lovegrass is a native bunch grass that forms attractive clumps with delicate, airy seed heads in late summer. This drought-tolerant perennial provides excellent texture and movement in the landscape while requiring minimal care once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Frank'S Lovegrass takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Annual nature means gaps in coverage
  • Can appear weedy or unkempt
  • May not establish reliably each year

Wildlife value

The flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects during summer blooming. Seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals through fall and winter.

Common questions

How much sun does Frank'S Lovegrass need?
Frank'S Lovegrass grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Frank'S Lovegrass bloom?
Frank'S Lovegrass blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Frank'S Lovegrass native?
Frank'S Lovegrass (Eragrostis frankii) is native to AL, AR, CT, FL and 28 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Frank'S Lovegrass attract?
Frank'S Lovegrass draws bees.
Is Frank'S Lovegrass HOA-friendly?
Frank'S Lovegrass 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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