Hairy chess
Bromus commutatus
Hairy chess is a hardy cool-season grass that thrives in open meadows, roadsides, and disturbed soils with minimal care. Water regularly during dry spells but avoid waterlogging the roots. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and requires little to no fertilizing once established.
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 7-10 Days • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged
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 27, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Dominique REMAUD (cc-by-sa)
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