Redtop (Agrostis gigantea)
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Red Top is a 2?' to 3' tall naturalized narrow leaf perennial cool season grass. It prefers full sum and will grow well in a variety of soil moistures. It does well in low fertility, high acid and poor drainage sites. It is a good pasture and hay grass but does not perform well under close grazing.
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Redtop (Agrostis gigantea) |
| Alternatative Common Names | Red Top |
| Botanical Synonyms | Agrostis alba |
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
| Soil texture | Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | FACW |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 4.5/8.0 |
| Average height | 2-3ft |
| USDA Zones | 2a;2b; |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 4851000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 303188 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 6000 |
| Product Benefits | Deer Resistant;Low Growing;Wildlife Nesting;Quality Forage;Erosion Control;Quick Growth; |
