Smooth brome (Bromus inermis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Smooth brome on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Poaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Smooth brome
Bromus inermis, commonly known as smooth brome, is a dense and vigorous perennial grass native to Europe and Asia, though widely naturalized elsewhere. It is characterized by its erect stems and smooth, bluish-green leaves, which can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters, forming thick tufts. It is an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes, revegetation of degraded areas, or as forage in pastures.
Native range
Europe and temperate Asia
Care tips
Smooth brome is a very hardy and low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types, though it thrives best in well-drained, moderately fertile soils. Once established, it is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Avoid over-fertilization, as it can promote excessive growth and potential lodging.
How to save a dying Smooth brome
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, stunted growth, dry patches in the lawn.
- First aid
- Ensure deep, spaced watering during drought. Check soil drainage.
- What kills it
- Excessive soil compaction or nutrient deficiency in poor soils.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's a tough grass. Improve soil and watering to revive it.