common quaking grass
Also known as: cow quake; didder; dithering grass; dodder grass; doddering dillies; doddle grass; earthquakes; jiggle-joggles; jockey grass; lady's hair; maidenhair grass; pearl grass; quake grass; quakers and shakers; shaking grass; totter; wagwants
A perennial, clump-forming grass to 90cm high with narrow, blue-green leaves and from late spring to summer slender, upright stems bearing nodding, heart-shaped, purple-tinted green flowerheads that age to buff
Scientific classification
- Species
- common quaking grass (Briza media)
- Genus
- Briza
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common quaking grass
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common quaking grass
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common quaking grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required\r\n but flowerheads can be cut back in late summer to encourage new growth
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most well-drained soils in a sunny position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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