Lovey, also known as Eragrostis elliottii, is a graceful and resilient warm-climate grass native to the southern United States. This variety is prized for its vigorous growth habit, reaching a mature height of 55 inches and a spread of 22 inches. It features fine-textured green foliage topped with airy green flower heads that add a delicate, shimmering effect to the garden. Lovey thrives in full sun to partial shade and is exceptionally drought resistant once established. Use it in mass plantings, borders, or as a textured backdrop in large containers.
Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey Selling Tips
Sell Lovey to customers who need a high-impact, low-maintenance grass for larger landscape projects. Its impressive height and airy plumes make it perfect for adding vertical interest and movement to the garden. Because it is highly drought tolerant, it is an excellent choice for water-wise gardening or for those difficult, dry spots in the yard. Be sure to highlight its fast growth!
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
We recommend planting three plugs per 6-7 inch container. Maintain a media pH of 5.5-6.2 and provide light fertilization at 100-175 ppm N using a nitrate-based fertilizer with low phosphorus. Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey requires high light levels to maintain a quality habit and shorten your total crop time. To promote a more compact, round habit in pots, you can grow the crop at cooler temperatures down to a minimum of 50°F, though this will significantly increase your finish time. Avoid overwatering and maintain a good wet-to-dry moisture cycle.
Flowering
Airy green plumes bloom from late spring through summer.
Pinching
Pinching is not necessary for this variety.
Spacing
Space plants far enough apart to allow airflow and room for the clump to fill out. For finished containers or landscape production, spacing around 18 to 24 inches apart is a good general guide.
Pests
Monitor for common greenhouse pests such as aphids, thrips, spider mites, and fungus gnats.
Disease
The main issue with Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey is root rot. Disease issues are usually more likely when plants are kept too wet or crowded. Good drainage, proper spacing, and good air movement will help reduce root rot, crown rot, and foliar disease pressure.
Planting Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey Liners
We recommend planting three plugs per 6-7 inch pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-7 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
Color
Green
Habit
Upright
Height
55 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Minimum Temp
50
Perennial Zone
5-10
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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Lovey, also known as Eragrostis elliottii, is a graceful and resilient warm-climate grass native to the southern United States. This variety is prized for its vigorous growth habit, reaching a mature height of 55 inches and a spread of 22 inches. It features fine-textured green foliage topped with airy green flower heads that add a delicate, shimmering effect to the garden. Lovey thrives in full sun to partial shade and is exceptionally drought resistant once established. Use it in mass plantings, borders, or as a textured backdrop in large containers.
Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey Selling Tips
Sell Lovey to customers who need a high-impact, low-maintenance grass for larger landscape projects. Its impressive height and airy plumes make it perfect for adding vertical interest and movement to the garden. Because it is highly drought tolerant, it is an excellent choice for water-wise gardening or for those difficult, dry spots in the yard. Be sure to highlight its fast growth!
General Growing Tips For Your Seedling Tray
We recommend planting three plugs per 6-7 inch container. Maintain a media pH of 5.5-6.2 and provide light fertilization at 100-175 ppm N using a nitrate-based fertilizer with low phosphorus. Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey requires high light levels to maintain a quality habit and shorten your total crop time. To promote a more compact, round habit in pots, you can grow the crop at cooler temperatures down to a minimum of 50°F, though this will significantly increase your finish time. Avoid overwatering and maintain a good wet-to-dry moisture cycle.
Flowering
Airy green plumes bloom from late spring through summer.
Pinching
Pinching is not necessary for this variety.
Spacing
Space plants far enough apart to allow airflow and room for the clump to fill out. For finished containers or landscape production, spacing around 18 to 24 inches apart is a good general guide.
Pests
Monitor for common greenhouse pests such as aphids, thrips, spider mites, and fungus gnats.
Disease
The main issue with Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey is root rot. Disease issues are usually more likely when plants are kept too wet or crowded. Good drainage, proper spacing, and good air movement will help reduce root rot, crown rot, and foliar disease pressure.
Planting Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey Liners
We recommend planting three plugs per 6-7 inch pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Eragrostis Elliottii Lovey Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-7 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
Color
Green
Habit
Upright
Height
55 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Minimum Temp
50
Perennial Zone
5-10
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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