Pruning guide
How to prune greater quaking grass
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Pruning greater quaking grass — FAQ
When should I prune greater quaking grass?
After flowering but before seeds scatter (late spring to early summer). Snip spent flowering stems at the base with scissors or hand-pruners before spikelets ripen and shed seed. Pull or dig out the whole plant after it declines at season end, as it is an annual.
How often does greater quaking grass need pruning?
As needed during the growing season. Greater Quaking Grass (Briza maxima) is an annual grown for its ornamental, nodding spikelets. Pruning is minimal. Deadhead or cut stems before seeds ripen to prevent unwanted self-seeding — it can become weedy. Otherwise, remove plants at season end. No structural pruning is needed.
How do you prune greater quaking grass?
Snip spent flowering stems at the base with scissors or hand-pruners before spikelets ripen and shed seed. Pull or dig out the whole plant after it declines at season end, as it is an annual.