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Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Gold'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture very low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Gold' (golden brome grass) yields showy and striped blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant has showy foliage that is pastel yellow and dark green in colour. Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Gold' (golden brome grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Gold' is tolerant of drought. In the winter, Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Gold' provides winter interest.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Gold' (golden brome grass) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Bromus inermis 'Skinner's Gold' (golden brome grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.