Agrostis tenuis, Highland

Colonial Bentgrass, Highland

Rhizomatous species; provides erosion control; naturalized in many areas of the northeastern U.S. where sheep were grazed.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Colonial Bentgrass, Highland

• Species Type:

  Naturalized

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species, Lawn & Turfgrass Sites

• Habitat:

  Cultivated in pastures, lawns, dry open ground, along roadsides.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  June to September

• Typical Height:

  2.2 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  12 in

• pH:

  4.9 – 7.5

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FAC

• Midwest

  FAC

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FAC

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  6,130,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine