Red Lovegrass

Eragrostis secundiflora

Family: (Poaceae) Grasses

Habitat: Dry prairies

Height: 6-30 inches

Bloom Period: August - September

Description: This grass prefers sandy soil. It is one of the smaller grasses and forms small tufts.

The Wildlife Connection: Clumps provide nesting cover. Seeds are an important food source.

Red Lovegrass

Mike Haddock, Kansas State University

Red Lovegrass

Mike Haddock, Kansas State University