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Plains lovegrass

Eragrostis intermedia

Plains lovegrass (Eragrostis intermedia) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–11b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms May–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 17 U.S. states, including AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 4a–11b
Mature size: 17"–2'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: May–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Plains lovegrass (Eragrostis intermedia) — *Eragrostis intermedia* — Plains lovegrass. Photo by USDA via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Plains lovegrass (Eragrostis intermedia) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 4a–11b. Mature size 17"–2'. Blooms May–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, plains lovegrass pairs naturally with: Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata).