Boer love grass (Eragrostis chloromelas) err-ah-GROS-tiss klor-oh-MEL-ahs Genus:  Eragrostis From late spring until fall, Boer love grass puts on a glorious display as inflorescences that emerge silver and dry to gold dance up to 2 feet above the fine-textured clump of foliage. The show is shorter in humid climates. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Drought tolerant. Care:  Grow in full sun and most any soil. Cut back before new growth begins. Propagation:  By seed or division.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun Only Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Spring, Summer Flower Color Brown Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Grasses