Smooth brome
Bromus inermis

- Poaceae
- Monocot
- Perennial
- Graminoid
- โ 4.5 ft tall
About Smooth brome
Smooth brome is a wonderful native grass that brings movement and life to any garden space. Birds love to visit it for seeds and insects, making it a natural gathering spot for wildlife. The soft, feathery texture of this grass creates a gentle, naturalistic look that evolves beautifully through the seasons. Unlike flashy ornamentals, it offers quiet elegance and a sense of belonging in our local landscape.
Growing smooth brome is refreshingly simple. As a perennial, it comes back year after year without replanting. This grass belongs to the same family as wheat and corn, so it's naturally hardy and low-maintenance. Plant it in a spot with decent sun, water it during establishment, and then let nature do most of the work. You'll be rewarded with an easy-care native that looks lovely and supports your local wildlife. Give it a try!
Native to 50 states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming