Common Name
Winter bentgrass
Ticklegrass
Plant Form
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Habitat: Moist to dry fields, meadows, and roadsides and along powerlines. Frequent throughou Virginia.
Wildlife Use: The caterpillars of several skippers feed on the foliage of Agrostis spp. (Bent Grasses) in sunny areas.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Green
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Prominent
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
March
April
May
June
July
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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