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

Phalarisaquatica

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Phalaris (FAL-ah-ris)

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Species

aquatica (a-KWA-tee-kuh)

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Synonym

Phalaris altissima

Phalaris aquatica var. stenoptera

Phalaris bulbosa

Phalaris bulbosa var. alata

Phalaris bulbosa var. clausonis

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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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