Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Redtop - Agrostis alba L.
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | rhizomatous (short rhizomes) |
| Texture | medium to coarse, much coarser than other common Agrostis species |
| Density | low, can become open |
| Color | medium to bluish-green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| short rhizomes; coarse texture; rolled vernation; very large ligule |
Uses
| Not recommended for use where good quality turf is desired; was common component of seed mixes in past, but has been replaced by better grasses; useful in wet or poorly drained sites. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | Streaker |
| Seeding Rate | 0.5 to 1 lb per 1000 sq.ft. |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial, but often short-lived |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | 5,000,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun |
| Soil | tolerates a wide range of soil types |
| Moisture | will tolerate drier conditions than bentgrasses |
| Mowing height | 1 1/2" to 2" |
| Fertility | low to medium |
Special Problems
| Poor wear tolerance and tolerance to high temperatures; avoid shade. |