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Sand Love Grass 'Bend'

Eragrostistrichodes

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Eragrostis (er-uh-GROS-tis)
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Species
trichodes (TRY-ko-deez)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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