India Love Grass
Eragrostis pilosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CA and 42 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
India love grass is a delicate annual grass that forms small, airy clumps with fine-textured foliage. It produces wispy seed heads from summer through fall that create a soft, naturalistic appearance in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
India Love Grass 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.
- Can appear weedy and unkempt
- Dies back completely each year as annual
- May self-seed unpredictably
Wildlife value
This grass attracts bees and beetles during its blooming period from July through September. As an annual, it provides seasonal habitat and food sources for pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does India Love Grass need?
- India Love Grass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does India Love Grass bloom?
- India Love Grass blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is India Love Grass native?
- India Love Grass (Eragrostis pilosa) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 42 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does India Love Grass attract?
- India Love Grass draws bees and beetles.
- Is India Love Grass HOA-friendly?
- India 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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