| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Rhizomatous |
| Flood Tolerance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Poor |
| Salt Tolerance | Fair |
| Soil PH | Acidic or Neutral |
| Soil Type | Medium to Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 4,900,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 40-120 cm |
Red Top
Agrostis gigantea, introduced
- Cool season, introduced species
- Red-tinged at the base of the plant
- Widely used as a pasture grass or hay
- Best source of forage early in the season
- Can also be used in lawns and as golf course turf
- Used for erosion control along riparian zones and wetlands
- Germinates very quickly
- Grows well in acidic, low-fertility soils
- Provides nesting cover for ducks and geese
- Prefers the moist mountain areas of the West and humid areas of the Northeast
- Well adapted to wetlands and the banks of waterways and ditches
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