Also known as Carpet Bent · Carpet Bentgrass · Creeping Bent
Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera) is a cool-season perennial grass known for its low growth habit and dense turf. It spreads aggressively via stolons.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun Preferred
75% intensity
Thrives in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Optimal growth occurs with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Consistent Moisture Required
75% intensity
Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Loam, Clay, Sand, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Cool Season Grass
75% intensity
Grows best in temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate moderate heat but requires adequate moisture.
Moderate Feeder
50% intensity
Requires regular feeding with balanced fertilizers during the growing season for optimal density and color.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Creeping Bentgrass requires consistent moisture, especially during establishment and hot weather. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to disease.
Regular watering is crucial for dense, healthy turf growth.
Regular mowing is the primary form of pruning for Creeping Bentgrass, maintaining a height of 0. 3-2. 5 cm for golf greens or 2. 5-5 cm for lawns.
Frequent mowing removes the top growth, encouraging denser lateral spread and preventing the plant from becoming leggy.
Creeping Bentgrass spreads vegetatively through stolons, making sodding and plugging effective propagation methods. It can also be grown from seed, which is common for establishing new turf areas.
Seed germination typically occurs within 5-10 days under optimal conditions.
Repotting is not applicable to Agrostis stolonifera as it is a turfgrass grown in situ, not typically grown in containers. Its spread is managed by mowing and aeration, not by transplanting into larger pots.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Agrostis |
| Species | Agrostis stolonifera |
Similar in genus Agrostis
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