Briza maxima (Pearl Grass, Greater Quaking Grass )
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Briza |
| Species | maxima |
| Category | Annuals |
| Origin | Northern Africa, the Azores, Western Asia, and Southern Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A hardy erect annual grass which flowers into late summer. Its pale green flowers hug its thin stem making it an excellent addition to dried flower arrangements. |
| Landscape | A beautiful addition with ground perennials or in containers. |
| Cultivation | Well drained soil with full sun to partial shade. |
| Leaf Description | Large flat, linear leaves. |
| Flower Description | Pale green flowers that resemble rain drops by the way the hug their thin stem. |