Agrostis alba (Redtop)

Agrostis alba, commonly known as Redtop, is a sod forming grass that produces delicate, flowering stalks. It is commonly used for erosion control and as a pasture grass. The leaves are narrow and slightly hairy, while the flowers are purplish-red in color. Redtop is a cool-season grass that thrives in moist, well-drained soil.