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Bromuscatharticus

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Bromus (BROH-mus)
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Species
catharticus (kat-AR-tik-us)
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Synonym
Festuca unioloides
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Prairie Grass, Rescue Grass Bromus catharticus is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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