This tufted perennial has an upright rounded habit with long arching slender dark green leaves. The flattened brown flowers appear on a nodding racemes during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Brachypodium sylvaticumis naturally found from the Mediterranean region to Asia growing in moderately fertile well drained moist soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought and frost tender.

This perennial grass is grown for its rounded lush appearance and is planted along front borders in small or large gardens. It can also be grown in pots or tubs and is suitable for roof gardens. It establishes in one season from seed. ID 1438

Brachypodium (brak-KY-po-dum) sylvaticum(sil-VAT-ee-kum)

Poaceae(poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family