Quaking Grass {Brixa Maxima} Ornamental Cutting | Heirloom | Fast Growing | Hardy Annual | Prize Winning |100+ seeds Free Shipping! Greater quaking grass has flowers in pressed spikelets that dangle from stems as thin as French wire drop earrings. The flower heads turn from green to a golden hue as summer wanes and dance upon the slightest breeze, adding a lively note to gardens. This heirloom was grown in many an early garden. Greater Quaking Grass (Briza maxima), grown for ornamental use. DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 65-70F (18-21C) SOWING: Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep into 72-cell flats, or preferred seedling container, 5-7 weeks before planting out. Transplant out after danger of frost. Direct seed - After danger of frost has passed. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun. PLANT HEIGHT: 20-30". PLANT SPACING: 9-12". HARDINESS ZONES: Annual. HARVEST: Fresh cut or dried – Harvest when seed heads are mature but still green and before pollen shed. Seed heads harvested once they have shed pollen, or have turned a golden color, tend to shatter. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average to well drained soil. 5.5-7.5 preferred pH. USES: Fresh or dried cut flower. Charming in naturalistic or mixed grass plantings. Effective for mass plantings and containers.