Briza maxima

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Quaking or Rattlesnake Grass

 
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

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  • Design

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:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.