Species Pacific Brome

Pacific Brome

Bromus pacificus

Pacific Brome (Bromus pacificus) is a cool season grass that can typically be found along the pacific coast of North America. The species is a small, upright grass with a height of 18 to 27 inches and pale green leaves. It has narrow-bladed upright flower heads that appear in the summer and can be identified by its rhizomatous nature. It is a great choice for adding texture to gardens as it is a fast-growing, low-maintenance grass that provides quick-spreading ground cover. Pacific brome is also highly drought and salt tolerant and is known to be resistant to most diseases and pests.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Nottoway Brome Grass should be lightly watered once per week in the spring and summer months. In the fall and winter months, watering should be reduced so that the soil remains slightly moist but does not become over-saturated. When watering, avoid getting the foliage wet. A slow, light, deep soak is typically the most beneficial for this grass. Too much water can lead to disease and nutrient deficiencies.

sunlight

Nottoway Brome Grass, a warm season native grass, grows best under full sun and in areas with slightly acidic soil. This grass can tolerate some shade, but average sun is necessary for optimal growth. This grass grows best when planted in late spring and early summer. Once established, Nottoway Brome Grass will need approximately 8 hours of direct sunlight each day to remain healthy, lush, and actively growing.

pruning

Nottoway Brome Grass (Bromus nottowayanus) should be pruned twice a year. The first pruning should occur in the late summer and the second in late winter. After the first pruning, the grass should be trimmed back to 4 to 6 inches high. This helps promote a lush growth and keep the grass looking tidy. In late winter, prune the grass down to 1 to 2 inches. This hard pruning will encourage the formation of dense bases and bushy foliage. It is important to note that hard pruning should only be done late in the winter so that the grass can establish strong roots before the warm weather sets in. If pruning is done too early in the winter, there is a risk of the grass not growing back.

Season

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Starts Flowering

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