Briza media
Quaking Grass
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.