Ticklegrass
Agrostis hyemalis · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Native Prairie
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 through 9, exhibiting strong cold hardiness and summer dormancy during extreme heat.
About This Grass
Fine-textured foliage reaching 1-2 feet tall with an extremely diffuse, delicate, branching panicle inflorescence that breaks off to tumble.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, flat to slightly rolled blades with pointed tips and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type grass forming loose tufts with a slow spread.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade, moderate to low moisture, and adapts well to dry, poor, or sandy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Not utilized as a turfgrass; requires no regular mowing or maintenance in native settings.
Identified on 9/24/2026