Brown Bentgrass
Agrostis vinealis
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan
David Mercier
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Agrostis
- Species:
- Agrostis vinealis
- USDA Symbol:
- AGVI9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in heathlands and moorlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily with adequate moisture and light. Surface sow or barely cover seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI