GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Common Bent

Agrostis capillaris · Grass

Hardiness
H7 Very hardy (to below −20°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
10–70 cm × —
Soil
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained; Acid, Neutral; Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Flowering
May–June
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
🌱 Sow
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Dollar spot: Improve air circulation by mowing regularly and avoid excessive nitrogen fertiliser in warm weather.

Fusarium patch: Ensure good drainage, reduce thatch buildup, and avoid overwatering to prevent fungal growth.

Leatherjackets: Apply biological control products containing nematodes in autumn when soil temperatures are above 5°C.

Chafer grubs: Monitor for adult beetles and consider biological nematode treatments if infestation is severe.

Algae growth: Improve drainage and aeration by scarifying the lawn and reducing shade where possible.

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