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Image of Bromus pubescens
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

Plant Names

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Bromus pubescens
Hairy Woodland Brome
Brome pubescent

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Vert Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Hauteur max: 4,0 feet
Max Width: 2,0 feet
Light Condition:
Full shade Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant germinate easy Facile à germer
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
woodland garden Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
Bird friendly Supports birds
Tolerates:
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
causes skin rashes This plant causes skin rashes

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Hairy Woodland Brome is found in woodlands, woodland edges, and shaded meadows. It forms graceful clumps with soft, hairy leaves and airy flower heads. It prefers fertile soils. It is a useful choice for woodland restoration, native grass gardens, and naturalized areas. It forms attractive clumps and works well under open tree canopies.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Bromus pubescens
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Plaines boréales
  • Bouclier boréal
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Bromus pubescens

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Bromus pubescens

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Miscanthus (Silvergrass)
  • Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass)
  • Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass)
  • Pennisetum setaceum (Fountain Grass)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow by March
  • Stratification duration: 30 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: August
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Seeds easily fall off when you gently pull them off
  • Harvesting:
    • Utiliser la main pour détacher de la tige principale
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Inadequate information on toxicity found.