Upland Bentgrass (Agrostis perennans) Poaceae

Simple, thin bluish green leaves, alternate arrangement when not rolled up in buds, 1-6 mm long.

Stem is thin and rounded.

Hairless, grows upright.

1' to 3' tall native perennial warm season grass with a native distribution over all of the eastern half of the US.

This grass grows and produces airy panicles that may be half of the height of the plant.

Open woods and along roadsides and is adapted to many conditions from dry to moist soils.

It tolerates many environmental conditions including sunny or half-shade, moist to dry conditions, and multiple soil types; can be found in multiple woodland environments.

provides excellent ecosystem benefits in terms of food for wildlife.

It is best used in seed mixes as a biodiversity enhancer for many herbivores and insects.

Commonly found in wet soils, can adapt according to climate.