Overview
Briza media 'Limouzi' is a bushy grass like in the genus Briza, part of the Poaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Briza media 'Limouzi' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Briza media 'Limouzi' is a cultivar of quaking grass within the genus Briza, known for its bushy, grass-like habit. This semi-evergreen plant typically grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. Suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, it is low maintenance and offers seasonal interest during summer and winter.
About the genus
Briza is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the grass family, native to northern temperate regions of Eurasia, North Africa, and certain islands in the Atlantic.
Wikipedia contributors, "Briza", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Briza
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Briza
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Briza media 'Limouzi' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Briza media 'Limouzi'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Briza media 'Limouzi'?
Briza media 'Limouzi' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Briza media 'Limouzi' need?
Briza media 'Limouzi' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Briza media 'Limouzi' grow?
Briza media 'Limouzi' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Briza media 'Limouzi' hardy in the UK?
Briza media 'Limouzi' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Briza media 'Limouzi'?
Seed.
