Agrostis [scabra]

Common Name:
Rough bentgrass
Plant Type:
Grass
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
8-10 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Meadows
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Green/Greenish
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Fine textured dark blue-green bunchgrass occurs in high elevation California meadows and roadsides. Tiny flowers in airy panicles create a cloudy pinkish haze over the foliage during bloomtime in late spring and summer.