Bentgrasses are annual or perennial grasses in the genus Agrostis. Many of them are native to the Yuba-Sutter area.

Perennials

Spike Redtop

Spike redtop is native to Yuba and Sutter Counties and typically grows at elevations below 10,000 feet. It is found in riparian forest.

You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa. You can find out where to buy it at the California Native Plant Link Exchange.

Mountain Bentgrass

Mountain bentgrass is native to Yuba County. It is most often found in meadows in riparian forest.

You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa.

Idaho Bentgrass

Idaho bentgrass is native to Yuba County and typically grows at elevations between 5,000 and 11,500 feet. It is most often found in meadows in riparian forest.

You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa. You can find out where to buy it at the California Native Plant Link Exchange.

Thurber's Bentgrass

Thurber's bentgrass is native to Yuba County and typically grows at elevations between 4,500 and 11,000 feet. It is found in riparian forest.

You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa.

Annual

Littleleaf Bentgrass

Littleleaf bentgrass is native to Yuba County and typically grows at elevations below 700 feet. It is found in riparian forest. It tolerates serpentine.

You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa.