Pumpelly'S Brome
Bromus pumpellianus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CO, ID, MA, ME and 7 more states
Bromus pumpellianus is a native perennial bunchgrass that forms compact clumps in full sun locations. This medium-sized grass produces seed heads from May through July and goes dormant in winter, losing its leaves seasonally.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pumpelly'S Brome takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Bromus genus often associated with weedy species
- May appear unkempt during dormancy
- Seed heads can look wild or unmanicured
Wildlife value
This native grass provides seeds for birds and small wildlife. As a bunchgrass, it offers nesting habitat and shelter for ground-dwelling creatures.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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