Reed Canary Grass. Attractive creamy-white, flushed purple, striped foliage contrasts well with other plants, can be invasive. Tall flower stems. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 2m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta ‘Tricolor’ (v)
Attractive creamy-white, flushed purple, striped foliage contrasts well with other plants, can be invasive. Tall flower stems
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Phalaris |
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Species | arundinacea |
Varietry | var. picta 'Tricolor' (v) |
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, white, purple |
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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