Reed Canary Grass. Attractive cream striped foliage contrasts well with other plants, can be invasive. Very tall flower spikes. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 2m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta ‘Luteopicta’
Attractive cream striped foliage contrasts well with other plants, can be invasive. Very tall flower spikes
Additional information
| Generic | Phalaris |
|---|---|
| Species | arundinacea |
| Varietry | var. picta 'Luteopicta' |
| Common Name | Reed Canary Grass |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect, Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, cream |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Division |
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