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Phalaris Arundluacea ‘Picta’Aka: Reed Canary GrassWarning: Phalaris arundinaceae is listed as an exotic invasive species to Missouri and theMidwest by the Midwest Invasive Plant Network. The species should not be planted in theMidwest.Common Name: reed canary grassZone: 4 to 9Plant Type: Ornamental grassFamily: PoaceaeNative Range: NoneHeight: 2 to 4 feetSpread: 2 to 5 feetBloom Time: June - JulyBloom Color: White to pale pinkSun: Full sun to part shadeWater: Medium to wetMaintenance: MediumGeneral Culture:Easily grown in average, dry to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Wide range ofsoil tolerance from wet (will grow in several inches of water) to dry, clay to sand or acidic toalkaline. When grown as a ground cover, 4 plants per square yard will quickly fill in such anarea. Rhizomatous. Propagate by division in spring.Noteworthy Characteristics:A rigorous, variegated, invasive, bamboo-like ornamental grass with upright stems typicallygrowing 2-4' tall (when in flower). Features flat, arching, green and white striped leaf blades- 17 -
(2/3" wide) which grow 6-12" long and panicles of whitish to pale pinkish flowers which bloomwell above the foliage in early summer. Flowers are quite conspicuous but not particularlyshowy. Grass is extremely attractive in spring to early summer, but turns an unattractive brownby late summer. If cut back hard (e.g., 6" from the ground), it will produce fresh, variegatedfoliage. Lacks the winter interest that many other ornamental grasses provide. Sometimescommonly called ribbon grass, reed canary grass or gardener's garters.Problems:No serious insect or disease problems. Extremely invasive spreader that is difficult to eradicateonce established because any tiny segment of root or rhizome left behind can sprout and spread.Use of soil barriers should be considered at the time of planting to prevent rhizomes fromtraveling into unwanted areas.Uses:Probably not a good candidate for the border because of the aforementioned invasivecharacteristics. Will quickly colonize and serve as a dense, weed-free ground cover in areaswhere invasiveness in not a concern. Effective in boggy areas, in water gardens (submerged inseveral inches of water) or in wet areas along streams or ponds where it also can help stabilizebanks. Also effective in dry locations, including desert gardens, where it is somewhat lessinvasive.Back to plant list- 18 -
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