Phalaris arundinacea

Read about Phalaris arundinacea in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Phalaris arundinacea, Linn. Reed Canary-Grass. A tall perennial (2-6 ft.), with flat 1/2in.-wide lvs. and an elongated spike-like panicle (open in anthesis) of whitish spikelets, native throughout northern Amer. in wet ground, where it is an important forage grass.—Recommended for planting in parks and grounds along the banks of streams or artificial ponds. Var. picta, Linn. (var. variegata, Hort.). Ribbon- Grass. Gardener's Garters. Fig. 2890. Lvs. longitudinally striped with white. Commonly cult, for ornament and sometimes run wild about old places. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.