Species Foxtail Brome
burgundy foliage and stem

Foxtail Brome

Bromus rubens

Foxtail Brome is an attractive annual grass native to North America. With its dense, bushy tufts of bright green to bronze-hued foliage and grass-like panicles, it adds a touch of interest and texture to any garden. It is perfect for borders, mass plantings, or as a filler plant for containers. This drought-tolerant species grows up to 3 feet tall and blooms with purple spikelets from June through September. Because of its robust growth and ability to self seed, Foxtail Brome can become invasive in a garden unless carefully controlled.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Foxtail Brome should be watered moderately. During active growth, water when the soil feels dry to the touch approximately once per week. During the winter months, the plant may require less water and can be watered every 2 weeks. If it rains, the plant does not need to be watered.

sunlight

Foxtail Brome (Bromus rubens) is a cool season grass that prefers full sun. It requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow and thrive. The more sunlight it receives, the more lush and robust it will be. It should be exposed to sunlight from early morning until late afternoon for best results. When grown in shade, foxtail brome may not survive, and will likely become etiolated.

pruning

Foxtail Brome (Bromus rubens) should be pruned in the spring, beginning when the plant begins to turn green. Prune back any dead, dying, or damaged stems, then reduce the remaining stems by about 2-thirds to encourage denser growth. This species can become very tall, so it is important to be diligent in monitoring and pruning the plant as needed to keep it within its desired size.