Little Quaking Grass (Briza Minor) is a annual grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Briza minor is an annual grass known for its distinctive inflorescence with small, cone-shaped spikelets that hang and sway in the breeze, giving it the name 'quaking grass'.

Little Quaking Grass

Little Quaking Grass

Briza Minor

Briza minor is an annual grass known for its distinctive inflorescence with small, cone-shaped spikelets that hang and sway in the breeze, giving it the name 'quaking grass'.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Little Quaking Grass

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Briza