Rattlesnake Grass Seeds – Greater Quaking Grass | Briza maxima | Ornamental Dried Flower & Meadow Grass
Enhance your garden with Rattlesnake Grass seeds, also known as Greater Quaking Grass —a stunning ornamental grass prized for its delicate, nodding seed heads that shimmer and sway with the breeze. Perfect for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, dried flower arrangements, and ornamental borders, this easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
With its unique, rattle-like seed heads, Rattlesnake Grass adds texture and movement to landscapes while attracting pollinators. It is an excellent cut flower, making it a favorite for fresh and dried floral arrangements.
Growing Instructions:
Sow outdoors in early spring after the last frost or indoors 5-7 weeks before.
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Low-maintenance & drought-tolerant once established.
Germination takes 7-14 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Plant 1/ 8 in (3mm) deep.
A must-have for gardeners who love unique ornamental grasses with long-lasting appeal in fresh and dried bouquets!
Botanical Name: Briza maxima
Common Name: Big Quaking Grass, Rattlesnake Grass, Greater Quaking Grass
Type: Annual
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Plant Height: 20-30 in (50-76 cm)
Plant Spread:
Plant Spacing: 9-12 in (22-30 cm)
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Average
Soil Requirements: Well-drained. Average
USDA Zones: All Zones
