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Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries & Cream'

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Phalaris (FAL-ah-ris) (Info)
Species: arundinacea (a-run-din-uh-KEE-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Strawberries & Cream

5 vendors have this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Variegated
Blue-Green

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
2 negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative AmandaTaylor7 On Jul 16, 2008, AmandaTaylor7 from Alvin, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:

This plant is a weed. Very uncontrollable once it takes root. At least that's from my experience.

Negative distantkin On Mar 15, 2008, distantkin from Saint Cloud, MN
(Zone 4b) wrote:

The Minnesota DNR has Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) listed on it's invasive species list.
"Ecological Threat:

* Reed canary is a major threat to natural wetlands. It out competes most native species.
* It presents a major challenge in wetland mitigation efforts.
* It forms large, single-species stands, with which other species cannot compete.
* If cut during the growing season a second growth spurt occurs in the fall.
* Invasion is associated with disturbances, such as ditch building, stream channeling sedimentation and intentional planting.
* This Eurasian species has been planted throughout the U.S. since the 1800s for forage and erosion control. It is still being planted."

Neutral Gabrielle On Feb 4, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL
(Zone 5a) wrote:

Also known as 'Feesey's Form'.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Pensacola, Florida
Henderson, Kentucky
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Coshocton, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Alvin, Texas
Kaysville, Utah
Porterfield, Wisconsin



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