Phalaris comprises both annual grasses and rhizomatous perennial varieties, characterized by their relatively wide, linear foliage and small green flower spikelets arranged in open panicles.

Phalaris

Phalaris aquatica

Phalaris aquatica 'Australia'

Phalaris aquatica 'Uneta'

Phalaris arundinacea is a robust perennial grass characterized by its spreading root system, which produces a dense cluster of erect stems that can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters during its flowering phase. The plant features slender, linear leaves that can grow up to 35 centimeters in length. In the summer, it produces narrow flower panicles, measuring up to 17 centimeters, adorned with pale green spikelets.

Phalaris arundinacea

Phalaris arundinacea 'Bamse'PBR

Phalaris arundinacea 'Turkey Red'

Phalaris arundinacea 'Yugoslavian'

Phalaris arundinacea cream-flowered

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta is a robust perennial grass that develops a broad colony of upright stems reaching heights of up to 60 cm. Its slender leaves are prominently marked with stripes of white, light green, and dark green. During summer, it produces slender flowering panicles in pale green.

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Arctic Sun' is a perennial grass that grows in dense, upright clumps reaching approximately 75 cm in height. Its leaves are slender and linear, measuring up to 35 cm long, displaying a vivid green color accented with prominent creamy-yellow stripes. During the summer months, this variety produces slender panicles of pale green flower spikelets that can extend up to 17 cm in length.

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Arctic Sun' (v)

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Aureovariegata' (v)

Robust perennial grass characterized by a spreading root system, reaching heights of up to 1 meter with upright stems that showcase a pinkish hue at the base. The foliage consists of narrow, linear leaves that are predominantly pale green, highlighted by wide white stripes and occasional hints of pinkish-red. During the summer months, it generates slender panicles, measuring up to 17 centimeters, featuring pale green flower spikelets with a light purple tint.

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey' (v)

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Luteopicta' (v)

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Luteovariegata' (v)

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Picta' is a robust perennial grass that spreads through a running root system, creating a dense cluster of upright stems that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. The foliage consists of slender, linear leaves that are adorned with bright white and green stripes, growing as long as 35 centimeters; during cooler temperatures, these leaves may exhibit a hint of pink. In summer, this grass develops narrow panicles, measuring up to 17 centimeters, which hold pale green flower spikelets.