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Reed canary grass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reed canary grass ( Phalaris arundinacea ) is a tall, perennial grass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide d...
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The Phalaris (ribbon grass) spreads underground. Pull up some of the outside leaves and see how they connect to the parent. If you can't pull them up because they are too close, then its probably the nicely behaved Calamagrostis.
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Ribbon Grass; Phalaris arundinacea ... Ribbon Grass is an old ornamental grass that has the reputation for being very invasive. This grass has a place in the garden as a ground cover in tough sites or where nothing else seems to want to grow. It needs to be used with caution as it does spread.
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Order Ornamental Grasses. ... For drama, it's hard to beat this outstanding, purple-leaved ornamental grass. The 3- to 5-foot plants are topped with 8- to 12-inch flower spikes, which are great for cutting. Left on the plants, the seed heads provide food for birds.
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The Grass 'Variegated Ribbon Grass', Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream', has an upright and arching habit. It is prized for its white-striped foliage blushed with pink. ... In June it bears panicles of soft white flowers that reach 18" to 36". This aggressive grower loves moist, fertile soil, and makes an...
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This grass will adapt to many sites, so much so that it may become invasive if not contained. The foliage is white with green stripes. The flowers are white and pale pink and may be dried. The plant may be used as a ground cover and in wet or dry soils.
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