Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Fringed Brome

Fringed Brome

Bromus ciliates

Full to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, adaptable to most soils except rocky, moderately acid to slightly alkaline pH.  2-4 feet height, blooms in summer, yellow flowers, slow to re-seed.

Germination Code:  A

Native Region:  Only occurs in Sevier County

Cool season, clump-forming grass.  One of the most widespread and versatile brome grasses in North America.  Occurs in both prairie and conifer woodlands.  Drooping, oat-like appearance.  Attracts birds.

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