Northern bent
Agrostis mertensii
Agrostis
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This cool-season bent grass prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry spells and provide good air circulation to prevent fungal issues. Excellent for naturalizing in meadow gardens or as a fine-textured groundcover.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 18″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-35° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Alberta
Aleutian Is.
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Bolivia
British Columbia
Chile Central
Chile South
Colombia
Colorado
East European Russia
Ecuador
Finland
France
Greenland
Japan
Kamchatka
Khabarovsk
Kuril Is.
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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