The Quaking Grass. Attractive architectural shaped foliage contrasts well with other plants. Pretty nodding seed head tremble in the wind. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Briza maxima
Attractive architectural shaped foliage contrasts well with other plants. Pretty nodding seed head tremble in the wind
Additional information
| Generic | Briza |
|---|---|
| Species | maxima |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | The Quaking Grass |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, blue |
| Flowers From | June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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