Mountain Brome
Bromus marginatus
Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bromus
- Species:
- Bromus marginatus
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: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds can be placed in 0-1°C (32-34°F) for a 10-day cold stratification treatment and then exposed to 22-25°C (72-77°F). Alternatively, seeds can be treated with Carboxin or a similar compound to prevent head smut (Ustilago bullata) in subsequent seed crops.
Establishment: Germination time may vary depending on the conditions. Seedlings grow quickly and may flower in the first season but do not produce sufficient seed in the first season to make harvesting worthwhile.
Source: npn.rngr.net