Common name: reed canary grass
Color: White to pale pink
Bloom time: June to July
Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow
Planting & Care
The plant is best suited for moist soils in partial sun. It can also tolerate drought conditions for short periods of time, but the foliage tends to scorch. The plants are ideal around a pond or water feature, planted in clumps, as container specimens, or along borders.
Ribbon grass plants are widely available at nurseries and garden centers. The plants grow well from division every few years. Simply dig up the root zone in the dormant period and cut the plant into sections. Ensure that each piece has several healthy rhizomes and then replant the clumps in designated areas or share them with a friend.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: well-drained soil
Water: Medium to wet
Temprature: 60°F
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Care:
- Rarely will this ornamental grass need upkeep and maintenance.
- Plants that are in full sun may experience sun scorch.
- Just cut back the leaves and fertilize and the plant will produce new fresh leaves in a couple of weeks.
- In colder zones, mulch around the root zone to protect roots.
- Apply compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring to help feed the plant.
Special Feature:
Probably not a good candidate for the border because of the aforementioned invasive characteristics. Will quickly colonize and serve as a dense, weed-free ground cover in areas where invasiveness in not a concern.
Use
Ornamental use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Note:
No serious insect or disease problems
Reference:
http://www.flowersofindia.net/risearch/search.php?query=phalaris&stpos=0&stype=AND http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=261612&isprofile=0&
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