Species: Wilman lovegrass (Eragrostis superba Peyr.) Cultivars: Wilman Origin: Africa Use: Grazing

Description: General: Life Span: 3-5 feet tall, bunchgrass. Short-lived perennial Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 5.5-7.5 Sandy-loam, clay-loam (Blacklands). 10-18 inches. May winter kill in north Texas (similar to Kleingrass). Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: 3-5 lb/A March-May 0.25-0.5 inch $8/16; $24-40/Acre May-September 3000-6000 lb/A 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.