Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Also known as False Brome · False Broom · Perennial False Brome
Slender False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) is a shade-tolerant perennial grass, forming loose tufts with arching leaves and spikelets.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or partial shade. Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if moisture is adequate.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Clay, Loam, Sand, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization. A light feed in spring is usually sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Pruning is typically minimal for Slender False Brome. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased foliage as needed. In late autumn or early spring, cut back the old, dried foliage to encourage fresh new growth.
This also helps to maintain a tidy appearance.
Propagation is easily done by division of established clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected when ripe and sown outdoors in autumn or spring.
Scarification or cold stratification may improve germination rates for seeds.
As a clumping grass, repotting is primarily for division. If grown in a container, repot every 2-3 years in spring, dividing the root ball into smaller sections and replanting them in fresh potting mix to refresh the plant.
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Photos of Slender False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Brachypodium |
| Species | Brachypodium sylvaticum |
Similar in genus Brachypodium
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