greater quaking grass
Also known as: great quaking grass; pearl grass
An erect annual grass to 60cm, forming a tuft of flat, linear leaves, with panicles of large, flat, ovate, pale yellow spikelets which dangle from slender branches
Scientific classification
- Species
- greater quaking grass (Briza maxima)
- Genus
- Briza
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of greater quaking grass
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of greater quaking grass
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greater quaking grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in situ in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most well-drained fertile 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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