Phalaris arundinacea
reed canary grass
Flower Color
Description
Vigorous perennial grass with a running rootstock, forming an extensive colony of upright stems, to 1.5m tall in flower, bearing narrow, linear, mid-green leaves to 35cm long, and narrow panicles to 17cm long of pale green flower spikelets in summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSandChalk
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenGround cover