Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Smooth bromegrass - Bromus inermis Leyss.
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Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | rhizomatous |
| Texture | coarse |
| Density | low to medium |
| Color | light green to blue-green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| rhizomatous growth habit; rolled vernation; membranous ligule; broad collar |
Uses
| Due to good drought, heat and cold tolerance, smooth bromegrass can be used for soil stabilization, roadside right-of-ways, and other low-use sites; not adapted for turf use. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | no improved varieties available. |
| Seeding Rate | 1 to 1/2 lb. per 1000 sq.ft. (for pastures or roadsides) |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb. | 175,000 |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun |
| Soil | coarse to fine textured; fertile |
| Moisture | resistant to drought |
| Mowing height | 3" to 6" |
| Fertility | low |
Special Problems
| Intolerant of close mowing or heavy traffic. |