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Briza maxima
Quaking or Rattlesnake Grass
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
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.