Idaho Bentgrass
Agrostis clavata
Also known as: clavate bentgrass
Jose Hernandez
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Agrostis
- Species:
- Agrostis clavata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Purple, Brown
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Canada: Yukon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers open, grassy areas in native range