June grass
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) is an extremely hardy annual grass that establishes rapidly in disturbed soils with minimal care. It is highly adaptable to poor, dry soils and requires little to no supplemental watering or fertilization. Note that this species is considered an invasive weed across much of North America and is generally not recommended for intentional planting.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Rainfall Dependent; Supplemental Watering Rarely Needed Once Established • Water Lightly If Prolonged Drought Occurs; Tolerates Dry Conditions Well
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-35° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 7, 2019 by Mehmet Basbag (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.