Dryland browntop
Agrostis castellana
Agrostis
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
A hardy perennial grass that tolerates poor soils and minimal water once established. Ideal for xeriscaping and naturalized meadow plantings where low maintenance is desired. Forms attractive clumps with fine-textured foliage.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allowing Soil To Dry Completely
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Antipodean Is.
Argentina Northeast
Argentina South
Austria
Azores
Bolivia
Bulgaria
Canary Is.
Chile Central
Chile South
Corse
France
Greece
Italy
Lebanon-Syria
Madeira
Marion-Prince Edward
Morocco
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 7, 2004 by Rossen Vassilev (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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