Reed Canary Grass. Attractive architectural shaped 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
Attractive architectural shaped foliage contrasts well with other plants can be invasive. Very tall flower spikes
Additional information
| Generic | Phalaris |
|---|---|
| Species | arundinacea |
| Varietry | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related products
Carex depauperata
Attractive architecturally shaped arching foliage contrasts well with other plants
Carex atrata
Dense clumps of stiff blue-green leaves. Purple-black flower spikes.
Carex buchananii ‘Viridis’
Attractive architecturally shaped yellowish green foliage contrasting well with other plants
Arundo donax
Stout stems of arching, green bamboo-like foliage. Panicles of green to purple spikelets.
Briza media ‘Russells’ – 2 Ltr
New variegated introduction of quaking grass, attractive green and white variegated foliage. Clump forming. Height 60cm.Sun or part shade.
Carex comans
Dense evergreen clumps of narrow hair-like, light whitish green leaves. Inconspicuous whitish green flower spikes.
Alopecurus pratensis ‘Aureovariegatus’
A spreading non-invasive perennial grass with linear yellow leaves. Flower spikes of pale green and purple.
Carex buchananii
Upright clumps of narrow pinkish brown leaves which curl at their tips. Has orange tints in winter. Brown flower spikes.