Species Erect Brome
burgundy-green spikelets with green foliage and stems

Erect Brome

Bromus erectus

Also Known As - Meadow Brome
Erect Brome (Bromus erectus) is an annual grass species native to Europe. It has coarse, upright stems with small spikelets, which grow up to 40 inches tall. It grows in sunny, open areas such as pastures, roadsides, and waste areas. Erect Brome has a thin root system making it an easy to grow and profusely spreading species. Foliage is sparse and leaves are rolled inwards from the base. Flowering occurs from late spring to early summer during which its delicate spikes appear. Erect Brome is well adapted to a disturbed environment and can become weedy in some areas. It can be used as a fodder for livestock and a cover crop in certain regions.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Erect Brome (Bromus erectus) should be watered once a week to ensure that the soil is kept consistently moist. Aim to provide approximately 1 inch of water per week by either irrigation or rainfall. If the weather is very hot, you may need to provide an additional 1/2 inch of water per week. Make sure that the soil is moist but not soggy or waterlogged, as this can result in root rot.

sunlight

Erect Brome needs full sun for optimal growth, which generally means 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is generally the best option, as this provides the energy needed for growth and encourages upright growth. Morning sun also helps to dry out the dew and reduce fungal problems. Too much afternoon sun can be too hot for the plant and can potentially cause leaf burn.

pruning

For optimum results, Erect Brome should be pruned annually in late spring or early summer. Pruning should be light and include cutting back any dead or diseased potentials as well as any vertical shoots that are growing away from the desired shape of the plant. Generally, this species should only be pruned back by a third of its height to maintain its bushy, erect form.