Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus macrocladus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a native bunchgrass, typically resprouts from crown after fire and benefits from reduced competition in burned areas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Germinates readily with cold stratification and adequate moisture at cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI