Eragrostis capensis 1200x1200 1
Eragrostis capensis 1200x1200 1

Common names: heart-seed love grass (English). 
Botanical name: Eragrostis capensis

Eragrostis capensis, also called heart-seed love grass, is a hardy, densely tufted perennial grass. It has slender, blue-green leaves with purple bases and erect, golden flower spikes. This attractive, fast-growing grass does well in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It spreads to form clumps and looks beautiful interplanted with bulbs or around ponds. Eragrostis capensis appreciates being cut back yearly to remove thatch buildup. Seed-eating birds enjoy the flowers.

Uses & Benefits: pot plant

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