Bromus thominii Soft brome (Gramineae)

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Bromus thominii
Soft brome
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The Bromus thominii plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Soft brome. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. hordaceus. L. sec Holmberg.

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Latin Name:  Bromus thominii
Common Name:  Soft brome
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Hard.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Meadows, waste places, and on dunes, shingle banks and cliffs, mainly in southern Britain[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ and only just cover. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. If seed is in short supply it can be surface sown in a cold frame in early spring. When large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Division in spring. Large clumps can be planted out direct into their permanent positions whilst it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are ready to be planted out.

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