Bromus benekenii is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.Its native range is Northwestern Africa, Europe to China.
Lesser hairy brome displays good resistance to disease and is typically not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they have finished blooming. Lesser hairy bromet is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
How to keep Bromopsis Benekenii.
Light
Lesser hairy brome naturally occurs in habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, demonstrating its adaptable and hardy nature.
Temperature
Lesser hairy brome can tolerate a wide range of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be constrained by different combinations of water availability and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the likelihood of Lesser hairy brome dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can improve the plant's survival rate.
Fertilizer
Lesser hairy brome needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, spreading compost around the plant’s base can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilization supports vigorous growth and helps the plant withstand diseases and pests.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Bromopsis
- Family
- Poaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-8
- Mature Height
- 0.61 m to 1.22 m
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White, Green, Brown
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, China, Lithuania, Norway, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Mongolia, Finland, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria
Other names.
