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.

Dense Silky-bent

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Apera interrupta

Last reviewed: August 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.

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