Thinleaf False Brome
Brachypodium phoenicoides
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
Isidre blanc
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Brachypodium
- Species:
- Brachypodium phoenicoides
- USDA Symbol:
- BRPH3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats