Briza Maxima – Quaking Grass
You can understand why Briza Maxima is also known as Quaking Grass by looking at it.
The unusual seedheads cause the leaves to ripple in a wavelike pattern whenever they are brushed and add a beautiful texture and movement to the garden Â
A lovely grass that grows upright and has spikelets in the shape of hearts that droop and move gently in the breeze. When the light green of the spikes dries to a golden straw colour, it looks beautiful added to an arrangement of flowers, bringing an air of rural cottage and meadow to any vase.
Seed Quantity:Â 250 Seeds
Type:Â Hardy AnnualÂ
Genus: Briza Maxima
Sow Seeds: Sow undercover Feb-March into pots or trays. Or sow directly in spring or autumn into finely raked soil. Sprinkle the seeds over and lightly rake the soil to ensure the seed is just covered.  Likes full sun and well-drained soil, self-seeds freely.
Plant Out: Plant in a full-sun location for maximum growth and flowering, ensure the soil is well-drained and consider adding grit to the hole base for heavier soils.
Flowers: June-August
Height & Spread:Â 60cm high x 30cm spread
