Striking, cream and green striped leaves make this grass one of the most distinctive variegated ornamental grasses available today. Phalaris is a cool-season grass, and its colors will be most pronounced during these periods. However, it is also a rapid spreader that must be contained unless it is being used as a groundcover or for erosion control. This grass is not grown for its seed heads.
Height:
24.0 Inches
Spread:
36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Ground Cover Attractive Foliage
Origin:
Native to North America
Phalaris will thrive under a variety of conditions including average to moist soils and sun or part shade. It will also tolerate periodic flooding. In the heat of the summer, the grass should be cut back to allow a crisp new batch of foliage to emerge. This second flush of growth will be attractive through early winter.
Height:
24.0 Inches
Spread:
36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic
Other Features:
Bog Plant Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Ground Cover Attractive Foliage
Origin:
Native to North America
Phalaris will thrive under a variety of conditions including average to moist soils and sun or part shade. It will also tolerate periodic flooding. In the heat of the summer, the grass should be cut back to allow a crisp new batch of foliage to emerge. This second flush of growth will be attractive through early winter.