Agrostis capillaris

Poaceae

Bent Grass, Browntop

Vigorous, perennial, tuft-forming grass with a low growth habit. Fine-textured leaves. If not mown, will grow to approx 30cm high, producing inflorescences of tiny seeds in autumn.

Uses

Hard-wearing and high maintenance lawn grass for cooler climates and high elevations. Suitable for bowling greens and golf courses.

Culture

Also known as A. tenuis, it prefers full sun or light shade, and a cool or temperate climate. It grows best in well-aerated, well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile and moist soils. It is susceptible to drought. Used as a lawn grass, it should be mown frequently and can be kept very short.

Propagation

Susceptible to fungal diseases such as brown spot and dollar fungus.

Cultivars

Many cultivars available.

Plant Health

Propagate by seed.

More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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