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Weeping Lovegrass
Grass Family : ( Poaceae : Eragrosteae )
Latin Name : Eragrostis curvula
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Introduced
Value : Wildlife – fair (cover)
Livestock -good
Remarks :
This drought resistant bunchgrass was introduced as a
forage plant on sandy soils. It will green up earlier than
other warm season grasses providing early forage. The
value of the forage decreases rapidly upon maturity, this
grass will become tough and non-palatable at maturity.
This is a high management pastureland grass. Due to the
rapid growth and abundance of forage production, it is
best to stock large numbers of animals during the early
stages of growth to maximize utilization of the new
growth while it is palatable. If this grass becomes rank it
then becomes necessary to shred or burn the old growth
to allow livestock access to the new growth. Otherwise,
animal performance will be poor on mature, rank stands
of weeping lovegrass. Responds good to fertilization.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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