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Briza media

Quaking Grass

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Description

Briza media 'Quaking Grass' (Quaking Grass, Pearl Grass, tottergrass). An easy, dependable, all purpose perennial grass that can be used as single specimen or as a beautiful unusual foreground plant. Briza forms a dense clump & bears small heart-shaped florets that emerge an iridescent green from April thru June. The flowers turn golden with maturity where they look like little fairy lanterns or the end of rattlesnake tails. The intriguing flower can be added to fresh or dried flower arrangements. If sheared lightly in late summer when blooms start to fall, a nice new flush of growth will keep the plants looking fresh through early winter.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Width Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Gold, Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.