Phalaris canariensis

Genus: Phalaris

Species: canariensis

Family Name: Poaceae/Gramineae

Seed Catalogue No.: 979

English Name(s): Canary Grass

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: White Cream

Flowers: July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained, Wet

Germination Instructions

Sow directly in spring after danger of frost has passed. Prior to sowing prepare a weed free site. Broadcast sow onto prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Lightly cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Water carefully taking care not to wash the seed away. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination can be erratic taking 2-12 weeks approx. Thin seedlings if required.

Growing Instructions

Prefers any ordinary moist or wet garden soil in full or partial sun. Requires little attention.

Cultivation Instructions

This is an annual plant. Pull and compost at the end of the season. Propagate by seed.

When to Sow

• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 399

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.