Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus brachyanthera

USDA Symbol:

BRBR14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

80 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

tan, brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of native western bunchgrasses, resprouts from basal crown after fire and benefits from periodic burning in grassland ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to open grasslands and meadows

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Cool season grass germinates best with cool soil temperatures in spring or fall.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI