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Greater Quaking Grass

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Greater Quaking Grass

Grass

Briza maxima

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–6
  • 90 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    1/2-1" long seedheads turn from light green to a beautiful, golden straw color when dried or left on the plants. Stems of these nodding, dancing beauties are a must-have for adding bits of sparkle and detail to design work. Productive plants produce abundant 12-20" long stems useful for fresh or dried cut flowers. The thin stems of this clump-forming grass are best suited for design work and not recommended for when something sturdy is needed. Beautiful addition to containers or garden beds. Might self-sow if seedheads are left on the plants. Tolerant to dry growing conditions once established. Also commonly known as big quaking grass, rattlesnake grass, and large quaking grass.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost once soil has warmed

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates dry conditions once established. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.