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Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey' (ornamental grass) bears showy blossoms during mid-summer. This plant has showy foliage. Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey' (ornamental grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting, pond, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey' (ornamental grass) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey' (ornamental grass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.