Prairie Brome, Arctic Brome, Kalm's Brome
Bromuskalmii

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bromus (BROH-mus)
Species: kalmii (KAL-mee-eye)

Category
Groundcovers
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds