Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-13
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
8-1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gray, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Silver
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS curvula
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Weeping Lovegrass
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Weeping Lovegrass
candelabra primrose
In German
Weinend lovegrass
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Weeping lovegrass
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Pasto llorón
Primula beesiana
In Greek
κλάμα Lovegrass
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
chorando lovegrass
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Płacząca Lovegrass
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Plorans Lovegrass
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Eragrostis
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Weeping Lovegrass and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.