This annual grass has an upright tufted growth with long flattened arching dark green leaves that form a rounded habit. The flowers appear in a nodding cluster on a tall scape above the foliage during late summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10 

Bromus briziformis is naturally found in the northern temperate areas of the world growing in moderately fertile well drained soils. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

Quake Grass is an annual grass is grown for its tufted habit and is planted in small or large gardens as a specimen or in group plantings along borders. It can also be planted in tubs or planter boxes for a sunny courtyard. It establishes in one season from seed but dies off during winter. ID 1439

Bromus (BROH-mus) briziformis (bree-zee-FOR-mis)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family