Briza maxima
Quaking or Rattlesnake Grass
Description
This annual, ornamental grass stands 1-2' high and has clusters of nodding, seed bearing spikelets that dangle when dry on thread-like stems.
Plant Type
Annual, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.