Barren brome

Bromus sterilis

Also known as Bromus sterilis var. lanuginosus, Bromus grandiflorus, Bromus sterilis var. validus, Bromus sterilis var. humilis

Native Plants · Brome · Annual-Grass · Self-Seeding · Hardy · Disturbed-Soil · Naturalized · Wildlife · Erosion-Control

Barren brome is a hardy annual grass that requires virtually no care and can grow in poor, dry soils. It self-seeds readily and is often found in disturbed areas and roadsides. While not typically cultivated intentionally, it provides wildlife value and erosion control in naturalized settings.