Phalaris Species, Bulbous Canary Grass, Harding Plant, Toowomba Canary Grass
Phalarisaquatica

Synonym:Phalaris altissima

Synonym:Phalaris aquatica var. stenoptera

Synonym:Phalaris bulbosa

Synonym:Phalaris bulbosa var. alata

Synonym:Phalaris bulbosa var. clausonis

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

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

Foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting