1. Arizona Brome – Bromus arizonicus
http://sdrsnet.srnr.arizona.edu/data/sdrs/ww/do
cs/brom_spp.pdf
(BROME-us air-ih-ZONE-ih-kus)
http://weeds.ippc.orst.edu/pnw/weeds?weeds/id/California_brome-Bromus_carinatus--m.html
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Native to: S. California, AZ and Baja CA; grows in Coastal Sage Scrub, Chaparral, coastal prairies
and grasslands and oak woodlands.
cool-season annual grass mature height: 1-2 ft. mature width: to 1 ft.
Cool season annual bunchgrass. Grows quickly in winter/spring. Dies in summer.
Growth characteristics:
Blooms/fruits: Mar-May. Flowers are small, green grass flowers (not showy)
Annual grasslands and native lawns. Also good for bank stabilization/erosion
Can be used in vernal swales/water gardens.
Uses in the garden:
control.
Sensible substitute for: non-native annual grasses
Attracts: birds use for cover
Requirements:
Element
Sun
Soil
Water
Fertilizer
Other
Requirement
Full sun
Any
Winter/spring water in dry years
None needed
Management: Easy to grow. Can be mowed (cut on highest mower setting – 4-6 inches). Will
reseed on bare ground.
Propagation: from seed: Relatively easy. Treat like any other annual grass seed.
Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 10, 16
12/20/05
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