Agrostis alba
Redtop
Produces quick cover on road banks and diversion ditches for erosion control; adapts well to pipeline restoration; provides food for wildlife.
General Product Information:
Item Number: AGRALB01
Species Type: Naturalized
Product Categories:
Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: A rhizomatous sod-forming species with fine stems; develops quickly from seed; reddish inflorescence; tall narrow leaves.
Habitat: Coastal marshes, roadsides, open ground; establishes well in moist soils.
Bloom Period: June to August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 6.0 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 14 in
pH: 4.5 – 8.0
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Midwest: FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Low
Salt: Low
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 4,850,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 5.0% and not more than 25.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine
