Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plains Lovegrass (Eragrostis intermedia) is a native grass that grows in southern California. It is moderately fast growing and long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2.7 feet, with active growth during the summer. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the late spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous.

Plant type

Grass

Size

3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Sandhill Skipper

Polites sabuleti