Phalaris aruninacea - Cultivation Notes
This tall perennial grass will florish in any decent garden soil whether in full sun or part shade. Phalaris has a tendancy to become invassive and and should ideally be planted with a container. Cut back hard in autumn and mulch.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Phalaris aruninacea:
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Suitable for container growing
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Phalaris aruninacea
- Invasive/spreading root growth
- Invasive top growth
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Phalaris aruninacea:
- Ornamental grass for summer long foliage interest
- Architectural plant with dramatic foliage suitable for hot dry spot
- Ornamental grass ideal for drift planting in a sunny spot
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