Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bromus

Species:

Bromus tyttholepis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native bunchgrass that persists in fire-prone California ecosystems, resprouts from crown after low-intensity burns.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Cool season grass germinates readily in fall or early spring with adequate moisture and cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI