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Plant type
Hardy perennial
Flower colour
Green
Feature
Attractive seed-heads
Hardiness
Hardy
Skill level
Beginner
Although it's a native grass, this easily-grown perennial is worthy of a place in any border when its large quaking seed heads erupt over the foliage in summer. When first open, the seed heads are green but they gradually take on golden shades as summer progresses and become almost animated when touched by a gentle summer breeze.
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Briza
Species: media
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Green
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Attractive seed-heads
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 30cm
Spread: 80cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
Time to divide plants: March to April
Flowering period: August to September
Cia
This is one of my favourite grasses, its slow changes are fasinating.
