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Greater Quaking Grass Ornamental Grass Seed — held cultivar

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Briza maxima

90 - 110Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Greater Quaking Grass Ornamental Grass Seed

Item #HSC-GRS-004-PKT

The biggest of the quaking grasses.

Nodding seed heads, 1/2–1" long, dance on thin stems and turn from pale green to golden straw as they dry. Plants give plenty of 12–20" stems that add sparkle and detail to arrangements, fresh or dried.

The fine stems suit design work rather than jobs that need something sturdy. Handsome in pots and beds, drought tolerant once settled, and may self-sow if heads are left on. Also called big quaking grass or rattlesnake grass. An heirloom.

Heads are ready about 90–110 days from sowing, on plants 20–30" tall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 100 seeds
Average 12,700 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 20–30"

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Briza maxima
Days To Maturity: 90 - 110 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start 5–7 weeks ahead

1/8" deep.

9–12" apart

Full sun.

Cut while green

Before pollen.

Let some stand

May self-sow.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 7–14 days, held at 65–70°F (18–21°C).

Starting indoors

Recommended. Sow 1/8" deep in 72-cell flats 5–7 weeks before planting out; set out after frost.

Direct sowing

After the danger of frost.

Plant spacing

9–12".

Soil

Average, well-drained soil, pH 5.5–7.5.

Light

Full sun.

Harvest

Cut when heads are mature but still green, before pollen sheds. Heads picked after they turn gold tend to shatter.

Uses

Fresh or dried bouquets, naturalistic grass plantings, masses and containers.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Plant height

20–30".

Scientific name

Briza maxima

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 12,700 on average.

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