Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-13
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gray, Lavender
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Silver
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS curvula
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Weeping Lovegrass
American Beech
In Hindi
Weeping Lovegrass
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Weinend lovegrass
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Weeping lovegrass
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Pasto llorón
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
κλάμα Lovegrass
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
chorando lovegrass
faia americano
In Polish
Płacząca Lovegrass
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Plorans Lovegrass
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech
Season and care of Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech Physical Information
Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech are as follows:
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Weeping Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.