Quick answer: Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) (Bromus kalmii) is native to 15 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Dry, sandy |
| Bloom | Jun-Aug |
| Height | Up to 3.5 ft |
| Wildlife value | Nesting materials/structure for native bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Arctic brome (Kalm's brome)
Where is Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) native?
Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) (Bromus kalmii) is native to 15 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) bloom?
Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) blooms Jun-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low. Soil: Dry, sandy. Mature height: Up to 3.5 ft.
Is Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nesting materials/structure for native bees.
Is Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Arctic brome (Kalm's brome) is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Arctic brome (Kalm's brome)?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Bromus kalmii by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Arctic brome (Kalm's brome).
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- Common snowberry Symphoricarpos albus
- Northern bush honeysuckle Diervilla lonicera
- White heath aster Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides
- Cup plant Silphium perfoliatum
- Prairie dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis
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