Agrostis Canina is commonly referred to as velvet bentgrass. This graceful, slender grass with fine blades is often used for lawn grass mixtures, golf courses, and recreational areas. Common synonyms for Agrostis Canina include Brown Bent, Redtop Bentgrass, and Colonial Bentgrass. Brown Bent is a type of bentgrass native to Great Britain and Ireland, while Redtop Bentgrass is commonly found in North America. Colonial Bentgrass is a popular variety grown in New England and the Pacific Northwest. Despite being known by different names, all these varieties of Agrostis Canina provide attractive, hard-wearing, and low-maintenance lawns.