Seed canary grass
Phalaris canariensis
Phalaris
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This annual grass produces attractive seed heads that are valuable for bird feeding and ornamental displays. Grows easily from seed in average soil with minimal care requirements. Popular with wildlife gardeners and those growing plants for bird seed production.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Drought Tolerant Once Established
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Altay
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil South
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 3, 2017 by Pierre Bonnet (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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