Australian Brome

Bromus arenarius

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Bromus
Species:
Bromus arenarius
USDA Symbol:
BRAR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to sandy coastal areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Germinates readily at moderate temperatures without pretreatment. Seeds viable for short periods.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI