Agrostis capillaris (Colonial bentgrass)
Formerly A. tenuis. Cool season, tufted perennial bunchgrass, with vigorous root system, sometimes with stolons or short rhizomes. Adapted to moist or moderately wet sites. Tolerates acidic and nutritionally poor soils. Nutritious and highly palatable. Commonly used as a turfgrass.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Poaceae
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Graminoid
Native Status: Introduced
Season: Cool season
Growth Form: Bunchgrass
Mature Height: 24 in.
Annual Precipitation: 32 in.
Drought Tolerance: Low
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Elevation:
Fire Resistance: No
Fire Tolerance:
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture:
Salinity Tolerance: Medium
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
pH Range: 4.9-7.5
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound: 5,720,000
Seeding Rate: 37 PLS lbs/acre
Season: Spring/Summer
Days to Germination:
VARIETIES
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