Phalaris arundinacea (Reed canary grass)

Cultivation

Plant in any soil in sun or partial shade. Site carefully as once established, it is difficult to remove or eradicate. Labelled a noxious weed in some introduced areas, particularly the Midwestern United States.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3, A2, A3, A1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect

Native to

Great Britain, Temperate regions worldwide

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Toxic to animals. Reports on toxicity to humans are contradictory.