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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Quaking grass: when and how to prune
Briza media
Quaking grass is best pruned in March and August.
| Pruning months | March and August |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–July |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Quaking grass: when to prune it?
Cut off the spent stems in August and comb the dead leaves out of the tuft in March.
Quaking grass: how to prune it?
- In August, cut the flower stems just above the foliage, or leave them until the seed has dropped.
- In March, comb out the old, dead leaves with your fingers or a small rake.
- In a wildflower meadow: mow at the end of August and remove the cuttings, so that the soil stays poor.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: March and August. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Quaking grass · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.