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Briza media 'Golden Bee'
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Quaking grassPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Poaceae
- Height: 50cmSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Green
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Quaking grass, Briza media, is one of the prettiest wild grasses to grow in an ornamental border. From tufts of smooth, flat grey-green leaves it bears branched heads of ‘quaking’ green-yellow flowers, often tinged purple. A short-lived perennial, it can take a while to become established. It makes the perfect foil for colourful flowers, both in the border and the vase.
Briza 'Golden Bee' has more of a compact growth habit, and golden flowerheads, than the species. Best grown in groups for maximum impact, grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Semi-evergreen, cut back hard in spring if foliage is looking tatty, or simply comb out yellowing leaves. Learn more in our grow guide for ornamental grasses.
Explore other Briza varieties:
- Briza 'Maxima'
- Briza media
- Briza 'Limouzi'
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Briza ‘Golden bee’ and wildlife
Briza ‘Golden bee’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Briza ‘Golden bee’ poisonous?
Briza ‘Golden bee’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
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