Smooth Bromegrass

An introduced, but naturalized cool season forage type grass that originated from Europe in the late 1800's. Smooth Bromegrass once established, will create a dense sod for erosion control and weed suppression. If a component in a mix, it should be less than 40% of the total mixture, as it could dominate the established stand in the long run.

Slower to germinate and establish compared other cool season grasses
Aggressive rhizomes create dense sod once established
Seed as a monoculture or a component in a mixture
Highly effective as an erosion control mixture component
Mature height of 3 feet
Long-lived perennial
Can be difficult to eradicate once established
Not a short-term solution for soil erosion or pasture grass
If seeded as a monoculture, adding a nurse crop will aid in faster establishment
Smooth bromegrass is highly palatable and is high in protein content but relatively low in crude-fiber content