Species Slender False Brome

Slender False Brome

Brachypodium sylvaticum subsp. sylvaticum

Slender False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum subsp. sylvaticum) is a light-green grass species that grows in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has long, thin, stiff leaves and a short, upright habit. The flowering stems grow to a maximum height of 30 cm and carry a loose spike of long yellow to reddish-purple panicles. The grass is a great choice for dry meadows and grasslands, as it tolerates drought and robust competition. Its wiry foliage remains fine textured throughout the season and seeds offer small-scale groundcover. It is also popular in wildlife gardens and as an edging plant. Slender False Brome is easy to care for and can be easily integrated into any main garden bed.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Slender False Brome should be watered consistently, about once a week, and more regularly during hot months. To determine when to water, look for signs of wilting of the leaves, which is an indication that the plant needs water, and water it deeply then. Water in the morning time to help prevent fungal diseases from developing due to excess moisture on the leaves. Make sure to water the soil and not just the foliage. Avoid over-watering, althoughfalse brome is relatively drought-tolerant, as excessive moisture can lead to root-rot.

sunlight

Slender False Brome grows best in full sun to partial shade. In full sun, the plants will need at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight each day; however, the plants should not be exposed to intense afternoon sunlight. In partial shade, Slender False Brome can survive with 2 to 3 hours of filtered sunlight each day. It is important to note that these hours of direct or filtered sunlight should be spread out over the course of the day, rather than concentrated in 1 or 2 of the hottest hours of the day. Too much direct intensity at once can cause sunscald and damage to the plant.

pruning

Slender False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum subsp. sylvaticum) should be pruned in late winter or early spring when the plant is still dormant. Pruning should be done lightly to maintain the natural shape of the plant. Remove any dead or diseased stems down to the base, along with any stems that are too tall to retain the desired shape. If it is necessary to reduce the size of the plant, this should be done towards the bottom of the plant and as little as possible.