FRINGED BROME (Bromus ciliatus)
Open, pendulous seed heads are soft and fuzzy. The lower leaves and leaf sheaths are also softly hairy. This cool season grass tends towards partial shade and wetter habitats, where it can reach nearly 4 feet.
Grows with tall meadowrue, golden alexander, meadow blazingstar, Canada goldenrod, cord grass, shrubby cinquefoil, bog birch, and basket willow.
Life Cycle: perennial, cool season
Sun Exposure: part shade
Bloom Period: June – July
Height: 3 – 4 ft
Soil: moist to medium