Also known as Lesser Love-Grass · Lesser Lovegrass · Little Love Grass
Small Love Grass (Eragrostis minor) is an annual grass known for its slender inflorescences and adaptability to various dry habitats. Often found in disturbed areas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may go dormant.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter.
Small Love Grass prefers well-draining soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established, but consistent moisture promotes better growth.
Prune back to a few inches above the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove any dead or damaged foliage at any time of year.
This encourages vigorous new growth and maintains a tidy appearance.
Propagate by seed sown in spring, either directly outdoors or started indoors a few weeks prior. Division of established clumps in spring is also an effective method.
Ensure seeds are lightly covered with soil and kept moist.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Small Love Grass as it is often grown as an annual or can be easily divided. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot in spring to a slightly larger container with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Eragrostis |
| Species | Eragrostis minor |
Similar in genus Eragrostis
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