Hairy Brome

Bromus ramosus

Basic Information

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae

Genus: bromus

Plant ID (slug): bromus-ramosus

Numeric ID: 22429

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Bromus ramosus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Most of Europe south from Scandanavia, including Britain, to N. Africa and temperate Asia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Hedgerow;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Bach The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Uncertainty', 'Despondency' and 'Dissatisfaction'[209].