Phalaris arundinacea, Reed canary grass

Botanical name: Phalaris arundinacea
Synonym: Baldingera arundinacea
Common name: Canarygrass, Reed grass, Reed canary grass, Gardener's-garters
Family: Poaceae
Native to: parts of Europe, Asia, and North America
Life cycle: perennial
Flower colour: green / purple
Flower time (Central / West-Europe): June to July
Height: 130cm
Characteristics and usage: ornamental plant, phytoremediation, erosion control, organic matter, the leaves contains alkaloids
Weight of 1000 seeds: 0,9g
Seeds per gram: 1100
Cultivation / direction of sowing: Sow seed at max. 5ºC (41ºF), germination irregular, often several months.

Please note: we supply wild Phalaris arundinacea grass seeds (plants/leaves contains alkaloids) and seeds from cultivated plants without alkaloids!