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Quaking Grass Seeds
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
20 inches
WIDTH
20 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green
FLOWER COLOR
At various stages the seed can be colored green, white, or red
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
FALL COLOR
Green-gold
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Tolerant of a wide variety of soils - moist to dry, pH 5.5 - 7.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) - If you like adding ornamental grasses to your fresh and dried arrangements, you will want to start Quaking Grass seeds. This drought tolerant ornamental grass is an easy to grow perennial that forms dense clumps and bears graceful, nodding, oval-shaped seed heads.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
2 - 3 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keeps seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
20 inches
Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) - If you like adding ornamental grasses to your fresh and dried arrangements, you will want to start Quaking Grass seeds. This drought tolerant ornamental grass is an easy to grow perennial that forms dense clumps and bears graceful, nodding, oval-shaped seed heads. They emerge an iridescent green from April through June and turn golden with maturity and look like little fairy lanterns or the end of rattlesnake tails. The seed heads shiver and become almost animated when touched by summer breezes. Quaking Grass Briza maxima is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
How To Grow Quaking Grass From Ornamental Grass Seeds: It is best to sow Quaking Grass seeds directly outdoors. Prepare the soil and rake it to a fine tilth. Press the ornamental grass seeds in the soil. The time for sowing the seeds is either at the end of summer or in spring once there is no danger of frost. Ornamental Quaking Grass should be cut back in spring before new growth starts. The Briza maxima grass drought tolerant plants tolerate light shade but too much shade will decrease the number of blooms.
Common Questions
What are some good ways to use this grass in my landscape?
This grass is perfect for borders, cutting gardens, naturalized areas, meadows, prairies, mass plantings and cottage style gardens.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, deer tend to avoid these plants.
Do I need to prune my plants?
Yes, cut back immediately after seed heads disintegrate to promote additional foliage growth.
Can I divide my plants?
Yes, clumps can easily be divided in fall or early spring.
What are some good companion plants for quaking grass?
Plants such as shasta daisy, red hot poker, and yarrow all do well with quaking grass plants.
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