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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