Species Lesser Soft Brome
lime-white spikelets with lime stems

Lesser Soft Brome

Bromus x pseudothominii

Lesser Soft Brome (Bromus x pseudothominii) is a low-growing, grass-like perennial plant native to the coastal areas of eastern North America. Its thin, soft stems grow up to four feet in length and are topped with small, spike-like inflorescences. Leaves are bright green, narrow and oblong - rather like those of a true brome grass - and can grow up to six inches in length. Lesser Soft Brome prefers full sun and soil that is somewhat moist and well drained. It is often used as a cover crop, an erosion control plant, and as a natural way to provide habitat for beneficial wildlife.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Suksdorf's Brome requires moderate watering of about ¼" every 1 to 2 weeks. During the spring and summer months, it will also benefit from weekly rainfall and occasional additional watering to maintain the soil consistently moist. During the hot and dry summer months, it will do best if watered to a depth of 1"–2" every 2 to 3 weeks. To avoid potential root rot, the soil should be allowed to drain properly after each watering.

sunlight

Suksdorf's Brome (Bromus suksdorfii) grows best in full sun. It is an attractive species for areas with moist soils. It should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day; however, it can tolerate some partial shade.

pruning

Suksdorf's Brome (Bromus suksdorfii) typically requires moderate pruning to maintain its health. Pruning should occur once a year, during the early spring. During the pruning process, dead or weak stems should be removed, and any ivy-like stems should be trimmed back to the base. As the plant grows, it may become too tall. In this case, the stems should be cut back to the desired size. It is important to note that pruning too aggressively can negatively affect the overall health of the plant. Subsequently, it is important to only remove 1-third of the plants leafy growth each pruning session.

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