Red Top

Agrostis palustris (Grasses)

Red Top is a cool-season, sod-forming grass that finds its home on wet, poorly drained soils. Red Top will tolerate frequent flooding. Will grow in acid-type solids and is moderately salt-tolerant. Acceptable hay or grazing may be acquired by grazing or harvesting before the flowering stage. Is not aggressive in mixtures.

	Cool-season
	Tolerant of a variety of sites and conditions
	Can be used in seed mixes

Height 36-60 Inches

Spread 18-36 Inches

Growing & Maintenance Tips Seed in fall or spring

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes Ground Cover	Exposure Sun Partial Sun	Other Characteristics Salt-tolerant Cattle Forage Easy-to-establish	Soil Moisture Preference Moist Average