Australian phalaris

Phalaris aquatica

Phalaris

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Australian phalaris is a robust perennial grass that thrives in moist, partially shaded to sunny sites and tolerates periodic waterlogging. Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry spells. It is well suited to erosion control, roadside plantings, and pasture restoration with minimal intervention.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

6″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Avoid Prolonged Drought

Soil pH

6 – 7

Temperature

-30° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 36″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Albania

Algeria

Argentina Northeast

Arizona

Azores

Baleares

Bolivia

Brazil South

Bulgaria

California

Canary Is.

Cape Provinces

Chile Central

Chile North

China South-Central

Colombia

Corse

Cyprus

District of Columbia

East Aegean Is.

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 24, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Emmanuel STRATMAINS (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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