clavate bentgrass
Agrostis clavata
Also known as: clavate bentgrass
- Native to:
- Canada, China, Finland, India, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, North Caucasus, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan, United States
iNaturalist: © wu15 (iNaturalist #42541680)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Agrostis
- Species:
- Agrostis clavata
- USDA Symbol:
- AGCL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; seeds should be surface-sown or barely covered.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI