Family POACEAE
Genus Eragrostis
Species curvula
SA Plant Number
Basionym Eragrostis curvula

Eragrostis curvula is a  hardy, densely tufted, densely leafy, robust but graceful grass with a graceful, weeping habit.

The tall panicles of dainty seeds are borne from August to June.

An attractive garden subject that will encourage seed-eating birds to visit the garden. An attractive addition to a grassland garden, that is extensively cultivated for hay.

Plant in well-drained soil. As with all grasses it should be cut back once a year and raked to remove the thatch.

Size 40cm to 1m

Birds: This robust grass will encourage seed-eating birds to the garden.

Hay: This grass is extensively cultivated for hay.

Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal,  Free State, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Biome:Grassland

Habitat:Grassland, Roadsides

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Evergreen or Deciduous: Semi-Deciduous, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Grasses, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Bird Friendly, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Brown shades, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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