Wilman Lovegrass [Eragrostis superba]

Origin:	Africa
Use:	Perennial, warm season, introduced grass that provides fair grazing for wildlife and livestock.
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Plant Description:
General	Characteristics of Wilman Lovegrass
Life Span	Perennial
Growth Form	tall, erect, bunchgrass
Management:
Seeding Rate  40" Rows:  Broadcast:	0.5 pound pure live seed per acre 1.5 pounds pure live seed per acre
Planting Date	March-May
Planting Depth	less than 0.25 inch to 0.5 inch
pH requirement	4.5 to 8.0
Rainfall requirement	10 to 18 inches
Soil texture  Sandy:  Loam:  Clay:	High High Moderate
Cold Tolerance:	Low. May winter kill in north Texas (similar to Kleingrass).
General	Provides fair grazing for wildlife and livestock.
ID Features:
Special Notes:	Lovegrass is often used in mixtures with native grasses due to early establishment and failure to persist over time. Excellent quality. Relatively easy to establish.