species 1,664 observations
Perennial Bentgrass
Agrostis perennans
Field notes
Supports All
17
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Elachista irrorata, False Wainscot, Topiary Grass-veneer, Common Roadside-Skipper
11
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Javesella pellucida, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Plant Bug, Leafhopper
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Wet
- Water use
- High
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.