Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus diandrus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Mediterranean climates; tolerates poor soil