Briza maxima
LARGE QUAKING GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous grass or annual

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Briza dalmatica, B. gracilescens, B. microclada, B. monspessulana, B. montana, B. portenschlagii, B. pulchella, B. rubens, B. rubra, Macrobriza maxima, Poa maxima

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Briza maxima
LARGE QUAKING GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous grass or annual

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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