Colonial bentgrass
Agrostis capillaris
Formerly Agrostis tenuis. Cool season, tufted, perennial bunchgrass with a vigorous root system, sometimes with stolons or short rhizomes. Adapted to moist or moderately wet sites. Tolerates acidic and nutritionally poor soils. Nutritious and highly palatable. Commonly used as turfgrass. (
Growing Region
- Pacific Northwest