Description
Reed Canary grass can also be known as gardener’s-garters, Sometimes has variegated leaves, the spikelets are light green, often streaked with darker green or purple. These native wetland plants can be eaten. Edible parts: Leaves; Root, Seed and Stem, uses as Sweetener.
Planted along the margins of a pond or river, phalaris arundinacea have a wide range of benefits including helping with erosion control, and providing great cover for animals and wildlife.
Preferring partial shade this perennial grass species is winter hardy and can withstand periods of inundation.