Agrostis hyemalis
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Agrostis hyemalis

Winter bentgrass · Tickle Grass · Hairgrass · Small Bent · Winter Bent Grass

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–9
Click count
6
Observations
4

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Winter bent grass is a perennial herbaceous plant that loves the sun and originates from open habitats, frequently prospering in meadows and grasslands. While it preferentially basks in full sunlight, it can also withstand conditions of partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C

Winter bent grass can acclimate to various temperature environments, yet certain combinations of heat and water conditions might still restrict its spread. It grows optimally in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended episodes of overcast and rainy weather, in addition to sustained high temperatures, can enhance the chances of Winter bent grass perishing. During the winter, appropriate shielding from the cold can heighten the plant's chances of enduring.

Ideal temperature: 0–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Winter bent grass needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new shoots. In spring, spreading compost around the base of the plant can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing supports vigorous growth and improves the plant’s resistance to diseases and pests.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Agrostis
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer

Tags (6)

Common Names (6)

en Winter bentgrass
en Tickle Grass
en Hairgrass
en Small Bent
en Winter Bent Grass
en Winter Bent