BRIZA media
Medium
Sun
Green
Reasonable soil
Summer
100% Peat Free
Description
Briza media
Height x Spread: 60cm x 30cm
Quaking Grass, Briza media produces masses of delicate nodding oat-like flower heads held on sturdy stems which create texture and movement. Grass like foliage forms a low mound beneath the flower heads. This perennial will seed profusely.
A classic and beautiful grass for spot planting in herbaceous or wild flower borders. Also makes a useful cut flower filler. It can be used in a sensual garden as the rustling of the seedheads.
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