Bromus pulchellus
Bromus pulchellus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | China | Gulf States | India | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Nepal | Oman | Pakistan | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan | Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bromus
- Species:
- Bromus pulchellus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- tan, golden
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tolerates periodic fire and may show increased vigor after burning, typical of native bunchgrasses in fire-prone ecosystems.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in cool conditions without special treatment. Best germination occurs at 15-20°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI