Species Oat Brome
green-brown foliage with green stems

Oat Brome

Bromus danthoniae

Oat Brome (Bromus danthoniae) is a warm-season perennial grass that is native to North America. It usually grows to a height of 1–2.5 ft, and its leaves are light to medium green with soft, hairy-textured stems. The flowers are small and yellow, blooming between May and September. Oat Brome is a valuable forage crop for grazing animals, as well as an important component of restorative and conservation projects. Additionally, the leaves can be used for mulch, soil erosion control, and cover for fish and wildlife. Oat Brome can tolerate a range of soils, making it an easy addition to any garden.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Seed Propagation,Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Oat Brome (Bromus danthoniae) should be watered weekly. The amount of water will depend on soil type, sunlight exposure, and temperature. In general, Oat Brome needs to be watered deeply once a week, allowing the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. If the weather is hot and dry, and the soil is sandy, an extra watering may be needed. Overwatering can cause its roots to rot and eventually kill the plant.

sunlight

Oat Brome (Bromus danthoniae) is an annual grass species typically found in grasslands and prairies of North America. This species grows best in full sun and is able to tolerate partial shade. Bromus danthoniae requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth. The hours of sunlight vary from season to season, but the annual average is 6-8 hours per day. In the summer, when the days are longer, the plant may receive up to 10 hours or more of direct sunlight. In the winter, during shorter days, the plant may receive as little as 4 hours of direct sunlight each day.

pruning

Oat Brome (Bromus danthoniae) should be pruned in mid spring to late summer. Pruning should be done to keep the grass compact and short and remove unhealthy foliage. Start by removing dead, diseased, or broken stems. Then trim long or overly-bushy stems. Lastly, thin the Oat Brome crop back to the desired level of density. This species typically does not require heavy pruning but trimming can help control the population and improve overall health.