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Velvet Bentgrass

Agrostiscanina

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Agrostis (ag-ROSS-tiss)

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Species

canina (kay-NEE-nuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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