Name: | Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula, type Conferta) |
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Description: | A tufted perennial with most growth in spring, summer and autumn. Suited to lighter‑textured acid soils with high levels of exchangeable aluminium. Moderately palatable to stock. Useful for erosion control and for controlling spiny burr grass and blue heliotrope. |
Minimum average annual rainfall: |
(summer dominant) 400 mm. |
Sowing rate: | 0.3–1.0 kg/ha. |
Variety: | Consol (Public variety) |