
Cheat
Bromus secalinus
Cheat grass (Bromus secalinus) is a robust annual to perennial brome grass historically associated with grain crops, valued today primarily in native seed mixes and restoration plantings. It grows readily in full sun to part shade in average soils and requires very little care once established. Best used in naturalistic or ecological plantings rather than ornamental gardens, where its drooping seed heads provide winter interest and bird forage.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Sparingly; Tolerates Periods Of Dryness Once Established
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 9, 2019 by Jean-Michel Faton (cc-by-sa)
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