Agrostis alba

Redtop

Rhizomatous sod-forming species; produces quick cover on road banks and diversion ditches for erosion control; adapts well to pipeline restoration; provides food for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Redtop

• Species Type:

  Naturalized

• Product Categories:

  Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management

• Characteristics:

  Reddish inflorescence; fine stems; tall narrow leaves.

• Habitat:

  Coastal marshes, roadsides, open ground; establishes well in moist soils.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  June to August

• Typical Height:

  4.7 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  14 in

• pH:

  4.5 – 8.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACW

• Midwest

  FACW

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACW

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACW

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Low

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  4,851,000

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• Right-of-Way Pasture Mix
• Right-of-Way Non-Native Woods Mix
• Non-Native Good Value Mine Mix
• Non-Native Ernst Best Strip Mine & Gas Production Mix
• Pipeline Mix w/Switchgrass