(Phalaris)

Phalaris are perennial grasses that grow from 2 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide. Some species are native to North America, while others originate in the Mediteranean region of Europe. Used as ornamental grasses, and for pasture and hay in agriculture. Some have seed heads that form on top of tall stems, and some ornamental cultivars have variegated leaves. Some perform well in wet soils and salty conditions. Ornamentals are propogated by division.

(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...

(Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass)

Ribbon 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. Ribbon grass is used as dwarf ornamental grass. The pink to white flowers form in summer on branched, compact spikes on top of short stems and the seeds that follow dry to a buff/tan color. The white-striped leaves are linear, rough to the touch with finely toothed margins. The plant spreads by aggressive underground stems...

(Canary Reedgrass, Dwarf Garters Ribbon Grass, Ribbon Grass)

Ribbon grass ‘Dwarf Garter’ 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. Ribbon grass is used as dwarf ornamental grass. The white flowers form in summer on branched, compact spikes on top of short stems and the seeds that follow dry to a buff/tan color. The white-striped leaves are linear, rough to the touch with finely toothed margins. The plant spreads by aggressive underground...

(Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass, Variegated Ribbon Grass)

Ribbon 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. Ribbon grass is used as a dwarf ornamental grass. The pink to white flowers form in summer on branched, compact spikes on top of short stems. The seeds that follow dry to a buff-tan color. This selection, ‘Feesey’ is less invasive than the species and has leaves that are green with broad white stripes and fine-toothed margins...

(Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass)

Ribbon 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. It is used as a dwarf ornamental. The pink to white flowers form in summer on branched, compact spikes on top of short stems and the seeds are a buff-tan. The leaves are linear, green with white stripes, and rough to the touch with finely toothed margins. The plant spreads by aggressive underground stems or rhizomes, but...