Species Japanese Brome
pink-lime flowers on green stems

Japanese Brome

Bromus japonicus

Japanese Brome is a large, angular grass native to East Asia and the Far East. It is a tufted perennial that grows in clumps up to two feet high and produces numerous branches with sharp, narrow leaves. In summer, the grass produces a nice display of light yellow flowers. Japanese Brome is drought and cold tolerant, and can be grown in sandy or clay soils as long as they are well-drained. It is a great ground cover for soil stabilization and erosion control, and can be used in dry meadows, pastures, or waste areas. Additionally, it suppresses the growth of weeds and makes an excellent forage grass.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow

Growth Rate:

High

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Japanese Brome should be watered twice a week. When watering, it is important to ensure that the soil is kept moist, but not overly wet. Water the plant deeply, using enough water so that the entire root zone is well saturated. Allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering again. This plant does not tolerate soggy or overly wet soil, so it is important to monitor the soil moisture levels closely. Do not allow the soil to completely dry out for extended periods of time.

sunlight

Japanese Brome (Bromus japonicus) is a plant species that prefers full sun exposure and can grow well in a range of soil types. It requires at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth, so during the summer months when the days are longer, it can tolerate more sunlight. During the winter months, however, it is best to provide the plant with filtered sunlight or partial shade to avoid potential burn damage from the sun’s intense rays. It is also important to keep in mind that too much direct sunlight can also stunt the growth of Japanese Brome, so it is important to find the balance between sufficient light and avoiding potential burn damage.

pruning

Japanese Brome should be pruned in early spring, just before new growth begins. Prune off the old and damaged foliage that is brown or yellow in colour, cutting it down to the base of each stem. Pruning should only be done moderately - removing up to 1-third of the overall growth. This will help to encourage healthy new growth and will help to preserve the shape of the plant. If pruning is done too harshly, it may damage the plant's root system, leading to weakened growth and flowering.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Bromus japonicus typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Japanese Brome typically starts flowering in May.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Bromus japonicus typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.