| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Fair |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Fair |
| Soil PH | Acidic to Neutral |
| Soil Type | Moderately Coarse to Moderately Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 236,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 50-100 cm |
Fringed Brome
Bromus ciliatus, native
- Cool season perennial
- Starts spring growth around mid-May
- Highly palatable forage for livestock and wildlife
- Excellent for roadside ditches
- Very tolerant to cold
- Makes excellent quality hay
- Found on a wide variety of habitats and sites
- Adapted to riparian habitats and moist areas that can become seasonally dry
- Tolerant to poorly drained soils
- Can be found as far north as the Alaska interior
