briza maxima

( BRIH - zuh    MAKS - ih - mah )

At-A-Glance Information

This species of annual grasses needs full sun and no irrigation. These plants are commonly called Rattlesnake Grass or Quaking Grass, and have a delicate, graceful form. This grass is native to the Mediterranean, and is often planted for its beautiful, interesting seed heads, which dangle from stems held above the rest of the plant. Dried, these seed heads look like rattlesnake rattles (hence the common name). Naturalizes itself easily. These grasses are best in zones 1-24. ​To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Caring for briza maxima

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 203, Briza maxima
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