
Idaho Bentgrass
Agrostis idahoensis
Overview
Idaho Bentgrass (Agrostis idahoensis) is a tufted perennial grass native to western North America. It typically grows as tall lawn and turf grass, with a low, dense, green form. Its blades are silky smooth and bright green in color, often with a bluish hint. It is highly tolerant to drought and heat, and is commonly used on golf courses, public parks, and private lawns, where it thrives in harsh conditions and water-stressed soils. Its low growth habit makes it ideal around pathways and areas with frequent pedestrian traffic. Its ability to endure frequent mowing allows it to stay low, creating a clean, immaculate, and uniform look.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "2-3" days.
Light
full sun.
Soil
Sand
Pruning
Best pruned in May.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Division, Stolon, Vegetative Plugging
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