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    Briza maxima

    Also Known As

    • Quaking Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 8"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Briza maxima plant details

    Briza maxima is a deciduous annual / biennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Briza maxima

    Plant type: annual / biennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Briza maxima

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Of Mediterranean origin, greater quaking grass has flowers reminiscent of flattened hop strobiles that dangle in bunches from wiry stems. The flower heads turn from green to a golden hue as summer wanes. An heirloom variety, its graceful animation adds a lively note to your annual garden. Listed in a Breck 1842 catalog.

    By: Select Seeds

    Attractive loose 'Rattlesnake' panicles. Popular dried.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Briza maxima plant

    How to Grow Briza maxima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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