Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Picta'

canary reedgrass, ornamental grass, reed canary grass or ribbon grass

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	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The showy matte foliage is striped and medium in texture.
Typical Uses	Accent, bog, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting, pond and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of wet sites, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions	The growth rate of Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Picta' (canary reedgrass) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Picta' (canary reedgrass) may be invasive.