USDA: 4a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The ornamental grass Briza media (common quaking grass) bears showy and medium green blooms during late spring to mid summer. The matte foliage is dark green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Briza media (common quaking grass) yields showy fruit.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, foundation and mass planting.
Special Characteristics
This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Briza media (common quaking grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
