Ornamental Grass ‘Quaking Grass’
Briza media
Description
Plants form a dense, low tuft of fresh green foliage, then send up long, thin wands topped with miniature chocolate-and-green hop-like bracts that dance in the slightest breeze. One of the best ingredients for adding sparkle and movement to bouquets. This lovely perennial starts producing about the same time as foxglove and sweet rocket.
Details
Plant type: perennial
Height: 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest at any point once seed heads emerge. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, wait until the pollen sheds, pick and hang upside down in a warm, dark place.
Details
Description
Plants form a dense, low tuft of fresh green foliage, then send up long, thin wands topped with miniature chocolate-and-green hop-like bracts that dance in the slightest breeze. One of the best ingredients for adding sparkle and movement to bouquets. This lovely perennial starts producing about the same time as foxglove and sweet rocket.
Details
Plant type: perennial
Height: 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 18 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest at any point once seed heads emerge. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, wait until the pollen sheds, pick and hang upside down in a warm, dark place.
Sources
How to Grow
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How to Grow
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