Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus arizonicus

USDA Symbol:

BRAR4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cool-season perennial bunchgrass that resprouts from crown after fire, typical of southwestern grassland fire regimes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Common in desert grasslands and open areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Cool-season grass with relatively straightforward germination in fall or early spring moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI