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
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Moist to dry fields, meadows, and roadsides; occasionally in barrens or thin soils over outcrops. Frequent throughout.
Wildlife Use: The caterpillars of several skippers feed on the foliage of Agrostis spp. (Bent Grasses) in sunny areas.
Flower Color
Green
Purple/lavender
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
Soil Texture
Clay
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Tolerates
Carries Seeds (may not be available)