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California brome

Bromus carinatus

California brome (Bromus carinatus) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Mar–Jul.

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Family
—
Group
grass
Native range
Native to CA, CO, KS, NM, OR, WA
USDA hardiness
Zones 2b–11a
Mature size
29"–6'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Mar–Jul
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
California brome (Bromus carinatus)
Bromus carinatus — California brome. Photo by Lockeford Plant Materials Center (CAPMC) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

California brome (Bromus carinatus) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Mar–Jul. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, california brome pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula).

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