Fringed Brome
Bromus kalmii
Overview
Fringed Brome (Bromus kalmii) is an annual or biennial grass species native to the Great Lakes Region and eastern North America. It has long, tufted light to dark green leaves and long, erect stems covered in bristly hairs. Its small panicle bears spikelets with fringed lemmas and usually two to five hairy awns around 1-2 cm long. This species prefers sandy soils in prairies, woodlands, and rocky hillsides and is a primary colonizer of disturbed habitats. It blooms from May through September and is a popular forage plant for wildlife.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "7-10" days.
Light
Sun, Partial Shade.
Soil
Clay, Sand, Loam
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Seed Propagation, Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting, Layering Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Squirrels, Birds, Butterflies, Other Showy Insects.
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