Achnatherum bromoides
Achnatherum bromoides
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Hitchcock, A. S. (Albert Spear), 1865-1935 United States. Department of Agriculture United States. Bureau of Plant Industry United States. Government Printing Office,,Dominion Museum (N.Z.) Buchanan, John, -1898,Jan, Giorgio,1791-1899 Università di Parma.Orto Botanico
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Achnatherum
- Species:
- Achnatherum bromoides
- USDA Symbol:
- ACBR6
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions, prefers open, sunny areas