Description | Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is an extremely adaptable invasive grass. Forms monotypic colonies pushing out the native wetland species. |
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Plant Type | Weeds, Site author's observations |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | wet to moist but can grown in avenge to dry |
Soil & Site | wet to moist, invasive in wet lands |
Fruit | shiny brown seeds, ripen in June |
Leaves | flat, rough texture on both surfaces |
Stems | hairless, smooth, round |
Dimensions | 2-5 feet tall, forms a sod |
Maintenance | Very difficult to control and eradicate. Creates long lasting seed banks. |
Propagation | naturally propagates from seeds or creeping rhizoms |
Native Site | Eurasia |
Cultivar Origin | Probably brought from Eurasia to be used as forage and erosion control. |
Author's Notes | On my land there is a wet area and the Reed Canary Grass has taken it over. Pushing out the Cattails that were once found in this area. |
Notes & Reference | #101-Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest (Betty Czarapata) |