Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus syriacus

USDA Symbol:

BRSY3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

80 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Germinates readily in cool conditions. Seeds viable for several years under dry storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI