Gardener's-garters
Phalaris arundinacea
Phalaris
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This attractive ornamental grass features distinctive white-striped foliage and thrives in moist conditions. It spreads readily and may need division every few years to control growth. Excellent for water gardens and naturalized areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply, Prefers Consistently Moist Soil
Soil pH
4.9 – 8.2
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Altay
Amur
Argentina Northeast
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Azores
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil South
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 22, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (1)
Arroyo Seco Gardens
46 in stock15gal
pickup
selfDelivery
$32.04