BRIZA maxima
Medium
Sun
Green
Reasonable soil
Summer
Description
Height x Spread: 75cm x 50cm
Briza maxima produces masses of delicate large nodding teardrop like heads on sturdy stems that create texture and movement. Linear grass-like green foliage surrounds the delightful seedheads.
A classic and beautiful grass for spot planting in herbaceous or wild flower borders. Also makes a useful cut flower filler. It can be used to provide structure to a border.
Available for Mail Order from April - July
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