Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus × rosettiae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

golden brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like most cool-season grasses, can resprout from crown after fire damage during dormant season.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Cool-season grass germinating best at temperatures between 15-20°C with adequate moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI