Downy Broome, Cheat Grass
Bromustectorum

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bromus (BROH-mus)
Species: tectorum (tek-TOR-um)

Synonym:Anisantha tectorum

Synonym:Bromus tectorum var. glabratus

Synonym:Bromus tectorum var. hirsutus

Synonym:Bromus tectorum var. nudus

Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting