Rye Brome
Bromus secalinus
- Native to:
- Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Corse, France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Lebanon-Syria, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bromus
- Species:
- Bromus secalinus
- USDA Symbol:
- BRSE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates moderate drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed soils and agricultural fields
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily without pretreatment; cool temperatures favor germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI