10 Seeds Reed Canary Grass Phalaris arundinacea Ornamental Grass

Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a robust, cool-season perennial grass grown for its tall, upright reed-like stems and broad, arching green leaves. It forms dense, vigorous clumps that add vertical texture and a natural meadow look to borders, pond edges, and large landscape plantings.

Grown primarily as an ornamental grass, it provides excellent height, movement, and structure in the garden, and its ribbon-like foliage offers warm-season interest from spring through fall. Seed can be direct-sown in prepared ground, making it a practical choice for mass plantings, naturalistic areas, and erosion-prone ground where a tough, adaptable grass is desired.
Species: Phalaris arundinacea
Type: Cool-season perennial grass
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping, reed-like stems with broad arching leaves
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained to poorly drained soils
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: 10 to 21 days at 65 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seed into soil, keep consistently moist
Spacing: 18 to 24 inches
Notes: Vigorous grower suited to borders, pond margins, and meadow plantings