Bring graceful movement and natural charm to your garden with Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass) Seeds, a beloved ornamental grass known for its delicate, shaking seed heads that sway gently with every breeze. This soft, decorative grass adds texture, height, and elegance to borders, garden beds, and landscaping designs.

Briza Maxima is prized for its pale green, heart-shaped seed heads that turn a beautiful straw color as they mature, making them excellent for both fresh and dried floral arrangements. This low-maintenance, fast-germinating ornamental grass offers exceptional versatility for home gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces.

Key Features

Produces delicate, decorative seed heads that sway beautifully

Ideal for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and landscaping

Popular for dried flower arrangements and floral crafts

Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners

High-quality, non-GMO seeds

Adds movement, texture, and visual interest to gardens

Specifications

Botanical Name: Briza maxima
Common Name: Quaking Grass
Plant Type: Annual Ornamental Grass
Seed Type: Premium, Non-GMO
Growth Height: 12–24 inches
Flower/Seed Head Color: Pale green turning golden tan
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water Requirements: Low to Moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, tufted clumps
Germination Time: 7–21 days
Germination Temperature: 60–70°F
Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
Uses: Ornamental beds, garden borders, fresh floral arrangements, dried crafts
Special Notes: Seed heads retain shape and beauty when dried; drought-tolerant once established

Planting Guide

1. Soil Preparation

Choose well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil.

Clear the area of weeds before planting.

2. Sowing Instructions

Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost OR start indoors 6 weeks early.

Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; do not bury deeply.

Press gently and mist to keep soil moist.

3. Sunlight Requirements

Prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade.

4. Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during germination.

Reduce watering once plants are established.

5. Maintenance

Minimal care required.

Remove faded seed heads if you want to prevent self-seeding.

For dried arrangements, cut seed heads when fully developed.

6. Harvesting for Crafts

Harvest seed heads in late spring or summer.

Hang in a dry, airy place to preserve their natural shape.

Benefits

Adds movement and texture to any garden

Great for artistic and decorative uses

Low-maintenance ornamental grass

Ideal for landscapes and modern garden designs

Attractive to birds and pollinators