Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus pseudolaevipes

USDA Symbol:

BRPS

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from basal meristems following fire; typical of native bunchgrasses in fire-prone grasslands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, nutrient-rich loamy soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

moderate moisture

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Cool-season grass; germinates best with fall sowing or cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI