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Phalaris arundinacea
Canary Reedgrass
Reed canary grass is an invasive perennial grass that grows very fast forming thick mats. It is thought to be native to Europe, though some suggest it is also native to North America. Reed canary grass is used as ornamental grasses and for pasture and hay. The white flowers form in late spring though summer on branched, compact spikes on top of tall stems and the seed that follow dry to a buff/tan color. The leaves are linear, rough to the touch with finely toothed margins. The plant spreads by aggressive underground stems or rhizomes and seeds.
Reed canary grass is a cool season grass and grows readily in moist to wet environments as well as dry conditions. It prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of soils. Reed canary grass is an important agronomic plant and is a desirable forage species, however it is extremely invasive in some locations and planting is prohibited. For more information about the invasiveness of reed canary grass, visit the Global Invasive Species Index at http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=394 .
9 - 3
4 - 8
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Grass
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
2'-8' / 0.6m - 2.4m
0'-0' / 0.0m - 0.0m
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
World/Pandemic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Wet Site, Salt, Soil Compaction
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water, Ample Water
Mat-forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Insignificant
White, Green
Green, Tan, Black
Green
Brown
No
Single
Medium
Matte
Container, Mixed Border
Yes
Birds
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