Phalaris

These hardy annual and perennial ornamental Grasses are found wild in most North Temperate regions. P. arundinacea (Ribbon grass, Gardener's garters) is an invasive perennial that forms clumps of evergreen, broadly linear leaves, which are green striped with white. The tiny, light greenish brown flowers are borne in thin panicles, in the summer. This Grass grows up to 3 feet high and has a limitless spread. P. canariensis (Canary Grass) is an annual with green leaves and variegated flower spikes. It is mainly grown for its seeds, which are used for cage-bird's food. It is naturalized in North America.

Pot Cultivation

Grow these Grasses in damp, shady borders and by water.

Propagation

Division may be used to increase these plants or seeds may be sown.

P. arundinacea

VARIETIES

P. arundinacea & var. picta; P. canariensis.