Wilman Lovegrass

LATIN NAMEEragrostis superba LONGEVITYPerennial SEASONWarm ORIGINIntroduced DETAILS• Warm season perennial bunchgrass, bearing little resemblance to other lovegrasses.• Adapted to most soils, especially sandy sites throughout north central to south Texas.• Some seed is being used in reclamation areas as far east as Florida.• Cattle and deer find it palatable and will readily eat both green forage and cured hay.• Dense undergrowth provides a fair habitat for quail and other wildlife.• Recovers easily after intense grazing.• Not as cold tolerant as the native grasses, but is drought resistant.• Average height is 2-3 ft. tall. QUALITY TRAITS