Briza maxima

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Briza maxima

Quaking or Rattlesnake Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:

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

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.