Agrostis hyemalis
winter bentgrass, spring bentgrass, ticklegrass
Family
Poaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
sheathing
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid
Flower Color
green, purple
Flower Month
March - November
Height (meters)
0.1 - 0.9
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Growing Season
Cool season
Wetland Class
FAC
Wetland Coefficient of Conservatism
3
Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Field Characters
The only grass with an open airy inflorescence found in flower during the late winter or early spring. Soft grass. Branches bearing spikes slender and rough.
Cultural Information
The seeds of most Agrostis species benefit from cold/moist stratification (Steffen 1997). Seeds average approximately 6,200,000/lb.
Animal Use
Poor livestock and forage values.
Habitat
Moist sandy soil, roadsides, open places.