Bromus rubens

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Previous scientific name(s): Anisantha rubens, Bromus madritensis, Bromus matritensis ssp. rubens

Cool season, annual grass similar to Bromus hordeacus ssp. hordeacus but is shorter, more aggressive and less palatable.

Varieties: 
Panoche

Broad-based variety selected from several clones. Best known for its ability to produce seed, also an excellent forage producer and it is often used to establish low-maintenance turf. (Released 1974, source of ecotype: KS, OK and TX)

Species Attributes

Height: 
1 
- 24 
in.
Season: 
Cool
Life Form: 
Annual
Native or Introduced: 
Introduced
Precipitation: 
5 
in.
Sun & Shade Tolerance: 
Full Sun
Part Sun
Elevation: 
ft.

Soil Texture

Coarse: 
Average
Moderately Coarse: 
Best
Medium: 
Best
Moderately Fine: 
Best
Fine: 
Marginal

Soil pH

Acidic: 
Not Adapted
Neutral: 
Best
Basic: 
Marginal
Seeding Rate: 
5 
- 10 
PLS lbs/Acre
Pure Seed per Bushel: 
9.00 lbs.
Seeds per Pound: 
270,000
Planting Season: 
Spring
Fall
Germination Time: 
Days
Mycorrhizal Dependent: 
Yes