Ticklegrass
Agrostis hyemalis
Description:
One to two foot tall plants that grow in dry to moist soils in uplands and wetlands. Flowers are small and off white colored, and appear in late spring through summer.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Winter Bentgrass |
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Early June to mid August |
| Fruit Timing: | Late September to November |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
| Soil pH: | 5 to 7.5 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |