Chinook Brome

Bromus laevipes

Chinook Brome

Robert Steers/NPS

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Bromus
Species:
Bromus laevipes

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded woodland areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: None required

Establishment: This plant is commonly found in coastal scrubland, valley grasslands, chapparal, forested areas and subalpine regions in the far western United States including Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California.

Source: npn.rngr.net