Agrostis stolonifera
Late flowering July-August.Long trailing stems (stolons) growing horizontally close to the ground. Typical ‘grass’ panicle closing in fruit. Flowers very delicate.
Soil moisture tolerances
It is found on sites with 10-20 weeks of dry soil per year and more than 20 weeks wet soil per year. It is very tolerant of waterlogged conditions.
Soil fertility tolerances
It is typically found on moderately fertile sites (10-25 mg P/kg) or P index 1-2.
Suitability for
Suitability for floodplain living
Able to spread rapidly sideways across bare mud, sometimes advancing several metres in a year through long trailing stems (stolons) growing horizontally. It is used extensively especially on golf courses.
