Fringed Brome

A cool-season, clump-forming grass of moist areas, the flowering head consists of a large open panicle up to 8" long in May-June, turning to an attractive oatlike, drooping seedhead as the season progresses. Tolerates wet soil and occasional flooding, often found along streams and forest edges, and well-suited for rain gardens and swales. Provides excellent habitat for birds and wildlife, and considered an important food source for an extremely wide variety of species.

2-4 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2b-7b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: ME south to NC, TN, MO, NE, and western TX west to CA and north to WA. Native to Canada in BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, PE, and NS. Rare in NJ, VA, NC, TN, and NE. Considered extirpated in MD.

Germination - Very Easy: No treatment.

Fringed Brome 3.5 inch pot $13.00 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Fringed Brome Seed Packet $5.00

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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