Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis)
Smooth Brome is a 1½' to 2½' cool season grass. It is a late spring/early summer flowering perennial that prefers full sun and dry to moist soil moisture sites. It is a good forage grass and is recommended in USDA programs for wildlife habitat.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis) |
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Bloom Season | Cool Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Status | Introduced;Native |
Wetland status | FACU;UPL |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.5/8.0 |
Average height | 1-2ft |
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RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 143000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 8938 |
Seeds Per Packet | 600 |
Product Benefits | Low Growing;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Wildlife Nesting;Quality Forage;Erosion Control;Quick Growth; |