Scientific Name: Agrostis bettyae

Common Name: longanther bent

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Poaceae

Form Description: Loosely tufted, rarely rhizomatous, annual or perennial. Erect stems, leaves basal and sparse, blades flat or in rolled.

Flowers: Panicle 8-35cm long, narrowly ovoid, spikelets purplish.

Fruit: Caryopsis

Municipality
No data available for this species
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationHeath
Habitat Notes

Highland areas – wet heath.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.

Seed Storage Life

2-3 years

Seed Treatment Notes

2-3 month after ripening period. Suitable for direct seeding.