Common Name(s): | California Brome Grass, Variety Cucamonga |
Botanical Name(s): | Bromus carinatus "Cucamonga' |
Description:
California Brome Grass - Variety Cucamonga
Popular variety of California Brome but shorter growing. Fast establishing. Excellent for erosion control, revegetation and as a cover crop for vineyards.
Seeds per pound: | 90,000 |
Seeding rate per pound₁: | 850 sq. ft. |
%Purity/% Germination (Typical) | 95/80 |
Growing Regions: | Wide range of climates in western U.S. below 11,000 ft. |
Native To: | Common native grass throughout the western U.S. |
Life Cycle: | Self-seeding annual grass |
Characteristics: | Bunchgrass |
Season Type: | Cool season |
Exposure: | Sun |
Height: | 12-24 inches |
Establishment: | Fast |
Water Requirements: | Low |
Wildlife: | Insects, Birds, Butterflies |
Cultural Information:
For non-irrigated sites plant in fall.
₁ Seeding rate is based on seeding alone. When seeding with other species the rates should be reduced. Contact us for recommendations.
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