Grass - Great Quaking

The sound and the appearance of the flower heads blowing in the breeze is soothing. This plant is used for a tall, grassy groundcover. The flower heads appear in the summerGreat Quaking Grass prefers full sun and well drained fertile soil. It is very drought tolerant, but even moisture produces the most flower heads. The Grass Great Quaking, 'Briza maxima', produces fluffy kites dangling on threadlike stems that quiver and dance on every passing breeze. The individual florets are 1/2 to 1 inch long and hang in loose clusters. Their color is green and they dry to buff color. The Great Quaking Grass is very easy for novice gardeners or children to grow. Plant in the spring, 3 weeks before the last average frost date. Spray the flowers with florist dye to create any color you want. ... get more information