Description
I’ve long-loved Briza maxima and have been on the lookout for a similarly beautiful and delicate upper-storey perennial grass. Well, here it is, a widespread garden plant in the USA but not widely grown here. We’re missing out — this is lovely cascading over a path at the front of a border, and in a vase. One of our new-found favourites at Perch Hill.
Care Tips
Germination can be sporadic, overwintering outside or in a cold frame is recommended. The fresh and dried seed stalks are wonderful in flower arrangements. Cut stems back close the ground in spring.
