Ribbon Grass, Reed Canary Grass, Gardener's Garters
Phalarisarundinacea 'Feesey'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phalaris (FAL-ah-ris)
Species: arundinacea (a-run-din-uh-KEE-uh)
Cultivar: Feesey

Synonym:Phalaris arundinacea var. picta

Category

Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting

Unknown