Perennial quaking grass
Briza media
Briza
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This ornamental grass thrives in well-draining soil with moderate moisture and full to partial sun. It's very low-maintenance once established and provides beautiful movement in the garden. The decorative seed heads can be left for winter interest and wildlife food.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Albania
Argentina South
Assam
Austria
Azores
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
California
Canary Is.
Central European Rus
China South-Central
Colorado
Connecticut
Corse
Cyprus
Czechoslovakia
Delaware
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 2, 2016 by Henk Van Lottum (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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