Bromus tomentellus
Bromus tomentellus
- Native to:
- Iran, Iraq, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bromus
- Species:
- Bromus tomentellus
- USDA Symbol:
- BRTO5
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Typical cool-season bunchgrass that resprouts from crown after fire and benefits from periodic burning in native grasslands.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in mountainous regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Cool-season grass germinates readily in spring or fall with adequate moisture and cool temperatures.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI