NATIVE GRASSES

  

Meadow Brome

(Bromus biebersteinii)

Cool Season Species
Growth Form bunchgrass
Origin Introduced from Eurasia
Inflorescence open panicle, spikelets toothed at the tips
Ligules membranous (< 1-2 mm)

Adapted to upper Great Plains; grows to 2’, adapted to a wide range of soils, best adapted to deep, well drained soils; more cold hardy than Orchardgrass.

Drill seeded at 10–12 pounds PLS/acre. 40,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 14 days, early spring/late summer.