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Heath False-brome

Brachypodium pinnatum, Poaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Arabian peaBituminaria bituminosa
Nitrogen Fixation
Ball CloverTrifolium nigrescens
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Maximowicz BushcloverLespedeza maximowiczii
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Tomcat CloverTrifolium willdenovii Spreng.
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Spreading CloverTrifolium diffusum

Dense grass mat formation suppresses clover establishment and growth

Uses

Functions

Chalk Soil StabilizationDeep Root MiningErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Heath False-brome grow in?

Heath False-brome grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Heath False-brome?

Good companions for Heath False-brome include Arabian pea, Ball Clover, Maximowicz Bushclover, Tomcat Clover.

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