Agrostis stolonifera
Creeping bentgrass
Previous scientific name(s):Agrostis alba var. palustris : Agrostis alba var. stolonifera : Agrostis maritima : Agrostis palustris : Agrostis stolon
Also known as Agrostis palustris. Cool season, stoloniferous perennial, sometimes with short rhizomes. Grows well in moist sites and can tolerate acidic conditions well. Widely adapted throughout the U.S. Used for pastures, meadows and irrigated areas. Most often used for lawns and especially golf course putting greens.
| Penncross | |
|---|---|
| Group | Monocot |
| US Native | Introduced |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Graminoid |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
| Mature Height (feet) | 2 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | High |
| Toxicity | None |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | No |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Moisture Requirements | High |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Summer |
| Seed / lb | 6129840 |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Palatable (browser) | Low |
| Palatable (grazer) | Medium |