Mountain Brome
Description
Mountain Brome is a native, cool season, perennial, bunch grass. It is known as a pioneer species or early seral species meaning it is often one of the first species to colonize a disturbed area. For this reason it is an excellent reclamation species. It is short lived, so as other species start to flourish, it will typically decline in population. It is typically found at higher elevations or areas that get more rainfall naturally, needing 16 – 20″ of precipitation. It is highly palatable and nutritious, however, since it does not persist for many years, it is not a great pasture grass.
There are two commonly found releases of Mountain Brome, Bromar (1946) and Garnet (2001). In addtion to the released varieties, Southwest Seed has a local ecotype known as UP Cold Springs which came from the Uncompahgre Plateau in West Central Colorado.
Details
Type
Brome
Purpose
Reclamation, Erosion, Browse/Forage, and High Elevation
Latin Name
Reclamation, Erosion, Browse/Forage, and High Elevation
Zone
NA
Height
24″ – 36″
Cool/Warm
Cool
Sun/Shade Tolerance
1 – Very Sunny
Min. Precipitation
16″
Seeds Per Pound
93000
Planting Rate
10 pls lbs/ac but not recommended for a mono stand
Native/Introduced
Native
Annual/Perrenial
Perennial
Growth Pattern
Bunch
Additional Information
Variety Release Sheet
NA
USDA Sheet
http://www.plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_brma4.pdf
Questions?
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