Eragrostis pilosa Soft love grass (Gramineae)

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Eragrostis pilosa
Soft love grass
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The Eragrostis pilosa plant species is found in Warm Temperate regions. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Soft love grass.

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Latin Name:  Eragrostis pilosa
Common Name:  Soft love grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Palib.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Roadsides, waste places and old fields[43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts. The seed can also be sown in situ in mid to late spring, though in a cool summer it may fail to ripen many seeds[162].

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