Idaho Bentgrass (Agrostis idahoensis) plant — close-up photo
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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

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Watering

Frequent — every "2-3" days.

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Light

full sun.

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Soil

Sand

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Pruning

Best pruned in May.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Cutting, Division, Stolon, Vegetative Plugging

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