Species Dense Silky Bentgrass
white spikelets with yellow-green foliage and stems

Dense Silky Bentgrass

Apera interrupta

Dense Silky Bentgrass (Apera interrupta) is a species of grass native to much of Europe and Southern Asia. It grows well in both sunny and shade conditions and is an ideal choice for use in lawns and gardens. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, from moist and well-drained soils to drought and poor soils. The grass has a dense, fine-leaved texture, an emerald-green color, and grows to a height of 20-30 cm. It is an aggressive spreader with stolons extending up to 3m. It is a great turfgrass for use in parks and other heavily trafficked areas. It is also known for its ability to quickly recover from heavy wear.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

green,yellow,brown Fruits Ready In Fall

Growth Rate:

Low

Poisonous To Humans:

Yes

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Mountain Death Camas (Anticlea elegans) should be watered deeply and infrequently. The soil should be watered until it is saturated when the soil begins to dry out. The best time to water is early morning. This will allow any excess water to evaporate during the day, so the plant can still have enough moisture for the night. Depending on the growing conditions, Mountain Death Camas plants should be watered approximately once a week to 3 times a month.

sunlight

Mountain Death Camas (Anticlea elegans) typically prefers full sunlight for 6 to 8 hours per day. The ideal range of daily light exposure is between 50 and 90 percent sunshine. If placed in a shady area with partial sunlight, the plant will need at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day to develop properly. Mountain Death Camas should be exposed to direct sunlight for about 8 hours during the summer season and about 6 hours during cooler days. It should be kept in mind that stronger sunlight may cause the flower to wilt and burn, so caution should be exercised in exposing the plant to full sunlight.

pruning

Mountain Death Camas (Anticlea elegans) plants should be pruned in the fall or early winter to remove spent flower stalks and any dead or damaged foliage. When pruning, aim for an overall even, rounded shape to the plant. Remove any dead or damaged branches or stems, as well as any crossing branches. Pruning should be light and focused on removing only the minimal amount of branches to shape the plant. Avoid over-pruning this species as it is a slow grower and may take many years to recover from intense removal of branches.

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