Quaking Grass, 100 Seeds

Poaceae

Price
$6.95
Planters Dozen Discount

Like a good ol'-fashioned baker's dozen! If you have 12 or more quantity in your cart, we'll throw in a FREE seed pack of your choice. 24 or more, you get a 2nd FREE! And so on... Let us know which seeds you'd like in the remarks section at check-out.

Guaranteed Availability

We sell out of stock on nearly all of our flower seeds each shipping season, especially those that are unique varieties or popular colors.

To be sure you get your seeds for the current or upcoming planting season, place your order as early as possible. Orders are prioritized based on order date and will be out the door and on the way to your yard within 48 business hours.

Why we love this flower:

  • Uses: Cut flower, beautiful filler, ideal for drying 
  • Garden growth success: Easy, low maintenance

Floral designers love working with Quaking Grass which will beautifully transform any bouquet with its delicate shape. The flattened hop-like seed heads dangle on thread-like stems. The greenish-yellow flowers have a sheen of purple and fade to a warm buff color as they mature.

In the garden, Quaking Grass is an ornamental grass with clumps of erect narrow leaves. The tiny flowers appear in Spring in loose, airy panicles atop stems rising 2' to 3' feet. With the slightest breeze the seed heads will quiver and produce a lovely rattling sound. 

The seeds can be sown at any time of year. Quaking Grass can be a somewhat slow grower and will take 3 to 5 years to reach its full height. Cut back clumps immediately after seed heads disintegrate to encourage additional foliage growth. Clumps may be mowed on high setting in late fall or dead foliage can be cleared in late winter. Note, no serious insect or disease problems but is intolerant of hot summers.

    PLANT DETAILS

    • Common name: Common Quaking Grass
    • Variety: Briza Media
    • Life cycle: Perennial
    • Structure: Seed
    • Attraction: Birds
    • Resistance: Deer
    • Toxicity: None

    CUT FLOWER DETAILS

    • Fragrance level: None
    • Cut stem length: 20" to 30" inches
    • Bouquet role: Filler
    • Vase life: 6 to 8 days

    GARDEN DETAILS

    • Shipping season: Year round
    • Planting season: Spring or autumn
    • Direct sow: Yes
    • Bloom season: Late Spring to early Summer
    • Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    • Water preference: Average water
    • Zones: 4 - 8
    • Plant height: 36" to 42"

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    Naturopathic Physician

    I planted 200 cosmos in 3 shades of pinks with some white. Can't wait for Summer!

    Joyce Campbell

    5th Grade Teacher

    Exceptional packaging and fast shipping. Just what I was looking for.

    Mona C.

    graphic design

    Love the site and all the flowers. My deck is going to be filled with pots of color!

    Carolyn Parker

    Realtor

    Love the gift bag of seeds for my clients at closing. Terrific idea!

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