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Rescue Grass

Bromus catharticus, Poaceae

Zones
6–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Korean CloverKummerowia stipulacea
Nitrogen Fixation
Variable SainfoinSainfoin polygama
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Japanese CloverKummerowia striata
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Yellow peaLathyrus aphaca
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant WildryeLeymus condensatus

Giant wildrye aggressively competes with rescue grass for space and resources, often dominating

Slender hairgrassDeschampsia elongata

Rescue grass can outcompete and suppress native hairgrass through aggressive growth

Uses

Functions

Quick Ground CoverErosion ControlWinter CoverSoil BuildingBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Rescue Grass grow in?

Rescue Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Rescue Grass?

Good companions for Rescue Grass include Korean Clover, Variable Sainfoin, Japanese Clover, Yellow pea.

Design guilds with Rescue Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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