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    Bromus rubens

    Also Known As

    • Anisantha madritensis
    • Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
    • Compact Brome
    • Foxtail Chess
    • Red Brome
    • Spanish Brome

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-20"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Bromus rubens plant details

    Bromus rubens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bromus rubens

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bromus rubens

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Bromus rubens plant

    How to Grow Bromus rubens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Bromus carinatus

    aka Bromus carinatus var. californicus, Bromus carinatus var. carinatus, Bromus carinatus var. hookerianus, Bromus laciniatus, Ceratochloa carinata, California Brome, California Bromegrass

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Bromus carinatus flower by The Watershed Nursery
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