Agrostis perennans

autumn bentgrass


Agrostis perennans is a short, clumping, late-season grass with beautiful flowers. It does well in a variety of growing conditions, from full sun to dappled shade. It's able to seed into spaces between other plants which makes it a great, fast-growing groundcover.

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Height: 1 ft
Hardiness Zone: 1-6


Bloom Color: Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
• Fall Foliage
• Fall Bloom
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
• Compaction Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Meadow garden
• Rain Garden
• Groundcover
• Rock garden
• Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust