Quaking Grass Planting Guide
Quick Facts About Quaking Grass
Quaking Grass is a drought-tolerant ornamental grass that is easy to grow from seeds. It is a perennial that forms dense clumps and bears graceful, nodding, oval-shaped seed heads. It works great in fresh or dried arrangements.
Planting Time
Plant directly outdoors at the end of summer, or in the spring after all danger of frost has passed.
Planting Location
Plant in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soils, from moist to dry.
How to Plant Quaking Grass
- Sow seeds directly outdoors at the end of summer, or in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth.
- This grass is drought tolerant and tolerates light shade, but too much shade will decrease the number of blooms.
- Plant 2 - 3 seeds per cell or plant.
- Space plants 20 inches apart in garden.
Care And Maintenance
- Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.
- Mulches play a vital role in preserving soil moisture and ensuring consistent soil temperatures. When it comes to annuals, using organic mulch made from shredded leaves not only enhances the appearance of the bed but also enriches the soil as it decomposes over time. Remember to keep mulch away from the plant stems to avoid potential rot issues.
- During the plants establishment, water regularly. Once established, water weekly, giving the plant more during a dry spell or drought.
- Grass should be cut back in the spring before new growth starts.
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