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Plant Care
Quaking grass
(Briza media)
Also Known As
Quaking grass, Shake grass, Wind grass
About This Plant
Briza media is a cool-season grass species that is native to Europe and western Asia. It is known for its unique, drooping flower spikes that sway in the breeze, giving it the common name of 'quaking grass'. The plant has a clumping growth habit and can reach up to 24 inches (60 cm) in height.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
Light Requirements
Briza media prefers full sun to partial shade, but can tolerate full shade in cooler climates.
Humidity Needs
Briza media does not have specific humidity requirements.
Fertilizing Schedule
The plant does not require much fertilizer, but can benefit from a balanced fertilizer application in the spring.
Pruning Guidelines
Briza media does not require pruning, but deadheading can promote continued blooming.
Common Pests and Diseases
Briza media is not known to have any serious pest or disease problems.
Indoor Size Range
Not suitable for indoor growing
Watering Schedule
The plant prefers consistently moist soil, but can tolerate some drought once established.
Temperature Range
The plant prefers cooler temperatures and can tolerate frost.
Growing Season
The plant blooms in late spring to early summer.
Growing Difficulty Level
Briza media is easy to grow and low maintenance.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Briza media is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Did You Know?
The name 'quaking grass' comes from the movement of the flower spikes in the wind, which was thought to resemble the shaking of the earth during an earthquake.
