Phalaris, Gardener's Garters, Reed Canary Grass, Ribbon Grass 'Strawberries & Cream'

Phalarisarundinacea

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phalaris (FAL-ah-ris)
Species
arundinacea (a-run-din-uh-KEE-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
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)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gadsden, Alabama

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jacksonville, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Lombard, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Waterloo, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Henderson, Kentucky

Cokato, Minnesota

Hibbing, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Coram, New York

La Fargeville, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Vieques, Puerto Rico

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Alvin, Texas

Kaysville, Utah

Porterfield, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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P
Barbourville, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2010 | neutral

This is a beautiful plant, but it is invasive in my garden under good conditions and was very difficult to get under control. I moved a ...Read More

J
Hibbing, MN | July 2010 | positive

Very hardy and showy in zone 3a. It does spread but I do not consider it invasive.

G
(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

Also known as 'Feesey's Form'.

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