Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus erectus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers calcareous grasslands and limestone soils