Exemplar Horticulture
This small evergreen cool season grass forms a clump of narrow, upright, green foliage; dainty, oat-like, green spikelets are purple-tinted and rise gracefully above the foliage in summer, quivering and rustling delightfully in the slightest breeze; durable and long-lived; somewhat drought-tolerant once established.
Somewhat Drought tolerant
Good in borders, mass plantings and mixed in with other perennials;
Gardens: Water-wise gardens
Briza media
(Quaking Grass)
Growing | Requirements |
---|---|
Zone | 4 (-30°F/-34°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
18" (46 cm) |
Width | 24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height | 30" (76 cm) |
Flower Colour | Small heart-shaped florets are bright green from April to June, then mature to gold |
Bloom Time |
April - June |
Watering Needs | Moderate-Low. Somewhat drought tolerant |
Soil Preferences |
Tolerates a wide range |
Part of our Smart Plants (water smart) Collection