Bentgrass
Agrostis castellana
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Azores, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Colin Meurk (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Agrostis
- Species:
- Agrostis castellana
- USDA Symbol:
- AGCA11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily without pretreatment. Best germination occurs at cool temperatures with surface sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI