0 Reviews
Write a review

Quaking Grass

SKU: GR101
The flowers of this unusual ornamental grass are known as panicles, and they are borne on flexible stems that causes them to bounce and tremble in the wind, hence, Quaking Grass. This grass will grow in full sun to partial shade, in containers, raised beds, or in xeriscaping schemes. Read More

Exposure Full-sun to partial shade

Quaking Grass has a rating of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Click here for more options
1g (approx. 250 seeds) β€” $3.99 (in stock)
1g (approx. 250 seeds) β€” $3.99 (in stock)
5g (approx. 1250 seeds) β€” $6.99 (unavailable)
25g (approx. 6250 seeds) β€” $12.99 (in stock)
125g (approx. 31250 seeds) β€” $16.99 (in stock)
500g (approx. 125000 seeds) β€” $52.99 (in stock)
*Please note, this product cannot be shipped to the USA.
See our FAQs for more info.
Good for Containers
Shipping & Returns

West Coast Seeds ships anywhere in North America. However, we are not able to ship garlic, potatoes, asparagus crowns, bulbs, onion sets, Mason bee cocoons, or nematodes outside of Canada. We regret, we cannot accept returns or damages for orders outside of Canada. The minimum shipping charge to the US is $9.99.

Seeds of Growth

For every order online, we donate a pack of seeds to gardens and communities worldwide through our Seeds of Growth program, supporting sustainable growth and local food systems.

Quaking Grass Seeds

Product Details

Briza maxima. The flowers of this unusual ornamental grass are known as panicles, and they are borne on flexible stems that causes them to bounce and tremble in the wind, hence, Quaking Grass. This  grass will grow in full sun to partial shade, in containers, raised beds, or in xeriscaping schemes. Make sure the soil is well drained and not that fertile, and the flower stalks will appear in mid summer to 50cm (20") tall. Quaking Grass is a cool season, slow growing, clump forming annual grass that takes time to establish. Once it is growing, it requires very little care. It is tolerant of drought and stress, and is non-competitive.

Quick Facts:

    • Annual
    • Height to 50cm (20")
    • Great for containers
    • Sun or partial shade

We'll notify you when this product is back in stock.


Quaking Grass

We don't share your information with others.

Your notification has been registered.  Click to close!

All About Quaking Grass

Latin

Latin
Briza maxima
Family: Poaceae

Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Timing

Timing
Sow indoors in peat pots, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after frost at 30cm (12") spacing. Or direct sow outdoors after last frost or in the autumn. Expect germination in 10-21 days.

Starting

Starting
Sow 5mm (1/8") deep, and keep soil just moist.

Growing

Growing
This annual grass will grow in full sun to partial shade, in containers, raised beds, or in xeriscaping schemes. Make sure the soil is well drained and not that fertile. Once it is growing, it requires very little care. It is tolerant of drought and stress, and is non-competitive.

We Choose Optimism.

West Coast Seeds is a family-owned company that embraces an organic lifestyle. A group of imagination catalysts and passionate educators, dedicated to producing products and services that better the environment. As part of our mission to repair the earth, we aim to inspire and empower people to take responsibility for the state of the planet. For us, organic is about much more than saying no to chemicals, it is about saying yes to building a healthy soil for the future.

How to Grow Quaking Grass

Step 1

Timing

Sow indoors in peat pots, 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after frost at 30cm (12") spacing. Or direct sow outdoors after last frost or in the autumn. Expect germination in 10-21 days.

Step 2

Starting

Sow 5mm (1/8") deep, and keep soil just moist.

Step 3

Growing

This annual grass will grow in full sun to partial shade, in containers, raised beds, or in xeriscaping schemes. Make sure the soil is well drained and not that fertile. Once it is growing, it requires very little care. It is tolerant of drought and stress, and is non-competitive.

Customer Reviews & Questions

Customer Reviews
We want to know what you think!
Provide some feedback