Briza media (Lesser Quaking Grass)

Thin stems of nodding tiny lockets which change from purplish green to buff, above short grassy leaves. Shivers in the breeze, hence its common name of Quaking Grass. Likes sun and drainage and poorish soil. Will self sow gently, not aggressive like its bigger cousin 20"

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Short lived perennial

Plant Type:

Grass

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Autumn, Early summer, Summer

Good For:

Cut flower, Dried flower, Long Blooming, Seedheads & fruit, Slug Resistant, Self-sowing

Colour:

Buff

Germination:

Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place