Dense Silky-bent
Apera interrupta
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Dense Silky-bent (Apera interrupta) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Native alternatives to Dense Silky-bent
Dense Silky-bent is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Dense silky-bent is a compact annual grass that grows 12-24 inches tall with a narrow spread. It thrives in full sun with minimal water requirements, blooming from May through July. This drought-tolerant grass completes its life cycle in one season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Dense Silky-bent takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual lifecycle creates gaps in landscape design
- Can appear weedy or unkempt
- May self-seed unpredictably
Wildlife value
This grass provides nectar and pollen for bees and beetles during its spring and summer flowering period. As an annual, it offers seasonal habitat value but doesn't provide year-round structure for wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Dense Silky-bent need?
- Dense Silky-bent grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Dense Silky-bent bloom?
- Dense Silky-bent blooms in May, June, and July.
- What pollinators does Dense Silky-bent attract?
- Dense Silky-bent draws bees and beetles.
- Is Dense Silky-bent HOA-friendly?
- Dense Silky-bent takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
Ready to grow Dense Silky-bent? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.