Plains Lovegrass Seed

Plains Lovegrass Seed (Eragrostis intermedia) is a native warm-season perennial bunchgrass valued for its drought tolerance, adaptability, and importance in native grassland and rangeland systems. Plains Lovegrass produces fine-textured foliage and attractive, open seedheads that develop pinkish to reddish-purple coloration. Lovegrass Seed is commonly used for native pasture, rangeland restoration, wildlife habitat, erosion control, and native seed mixes.

For online purchases, your options include a 1 LB and 5 LB Bags. For custom mixes or bulk seed sales, you'll need to contact us.

Key Features of Plains Lovegrass Seed are:

Drought Tolerance: Plains Lovegrass is well adapted to dry conditions and capable of surviving periods of limited moisture once established, making it a useful native grass for drought-prone areas.

Native Grass: Plains Lovegrass is a native North American warm-season perennial that contributes to native prairie and rangeland plant communities.

Wildlife Habitat: Lovegrass Seed Provides cover and seed resources that can benefit wildlife while contributing to diverse native grassland habitat.

Rangeland & Pasture: Can be incorporated into native pasture and rangeland restoration projects where a warm-season perennial grass is desired.

Erosion Control: Its perennial root system helps stabilize soil and provide long-term ground cover, making it useful for erosion-control and reclamation projects.

Adaptability: Can grow in a variety of soil conditions, including sandy, sandy-loam, clay, and rocky soils, depending on moisture and site conditions.

Planting and Seeding Rates

Optimal Temperature: Plant during the warm season when soil temperatures are consistently around 60°F or higher. Warm soil and adequate moisture are important for successful germination and establishment.

Drilled Plantings: Use approximately 0.3 PLS pounds per acre when drilled. Because Plains Lovegrass seed is extremely small, proper seed placement and good seed-to-soil contact are important.

Broadcast Plantings: Use approximately 0.6 PLS pounds per acre when broadcast. A carrier such as rice hulls or another suitable material can help distribute the small seed more uniformly.

Planting Depth: Plant very shallow, approximately 1/8 inch deep or less. Do not bury the seed deeply, as the small seed requires close contact with the soil surface for successful emergence.

Establishment: Plains Lovegrass is a slow-to-moderate establishing native perennial and may require careful weed management during establishment to allow seedlings to become well established.

Climate Zones

Plains Lovegrass is a warm-season perennial grass adapted to the Great Plains and other areas with warm summers and periodic drought. It performs best in open, sunny locations and can be incorporated into native grassland, rangeland, wildlife, and reclamation plantings.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–10.

Available in various container sizes from Brownie Brand Seed. Larger quantities, custom native seed mixes, and bulk seed sales are also available by contacting us directly.