Erect Brome
Bromus erectus
Also Known As - Meadow BromeWatering:
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.