Quaking grass

Quaking grass 'Tinkerbell' is an undemanding native grass whose delicate appearance will enchant in any natural garden. It naturally grows in drier meadows across Europe, where it seeks poorer and well-drained soils. It easily handles less nutritious substrates, does not suffer from diseases, and effortlessly survives severe frosts. It forms dense green clumps from which thin stalks carrying unmistakable inflorescences sprout from May to July. The tiny spikelets in the shape of small plump hearts play with yellow and brown tones. They are famous for their trembling at the slightest breeze, which adds dynamics and lightness to flower beds. The compact 'Tinkerbell' variety grows to a height of fifty centimeters and behaves as a short-lived perennial. It perfectly complements drought-tolerant perennials in full sun. It remains very attractive until August, when it is good to trim it after blooming. For florists, it is an absolute treasure. The stalks are beautiful in fresh summer bouquets and are perfectly suited for drying, retaining their shape long-term in floristry arrangements.

Quaking grass 'Limouzi' is an undemanding and very charming native grass that naturally grows in sunny meadows and pastures with poorer and well-drained soil. From May onwards, long thin stalks sprout from its dense green clumps, carrying delicate spikelets in the shape of small hearts swaying on them. They are colored in inconspicuous green and brown tones. It is their constant movement and rustling at the slightest breeze that gives the flower beds extraordinary dynamics and lightness. This short-lived perennial, growing to a height of around half a meter, is perfectly suited to complement colorful steppe plantings, where it creates a soft filler between more prominently flowering species. It will also find its use among beginner growers, as it does not suffer from diseases or pests and handles strong frosts without problems. The airy inflorescences of quaking grass are perfect for cutting into summer bouquets and for drying for various floristry purposes. After blooming, roughly at the end of summer, it is good to trim the clumps, which will encourage their fresh appearance. The 'Limouzi' cultivar is characterized by its abundant flower set and slightly more compact growth, which maintains its shape even in more demanding conditions.

An undemanding and charming native grass that will bring unusual delicacy and playfulness to any flower bed. Quaking grass is a native species that can be found in the wild in sunny meadows and drier pastures. In the garden, it is content with poorer and well-drained soil in the sun or partial shade. It forms dense clumps from which thin, flexible stalks with brown inflorescences sprout as early as May. The tiny spikelets in the shape of small hearts dance at the slightest breeze and add dynamics to the space. It belongs to the short-lived perennials, yet in a suitable location, it becomes a reliable part of the planting. In flower beds, it excellently complements prominently flowering species and softens the overall composition. It also has a firm place in floristry. It is suitable for cutting into summer bouquets, lending them lightness and airiness. It is also perfectly usable for drying into dry arrangements, where it maintains its shape long-term. It remains beautiful until late summer, after which it is good to trim the faded stalks. The 'Zitterzebra' cultivar is additionally exceptional for its coloration; its leaves are decorated with longitudinal green-and-white stripes that give it a fresh and modern look.