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Reed Canary Grass

Phalaris arundinacea

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Common names

50 names · 30 languages
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Other languages (29)
Dutch
French
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Afrikaans
  • langbeenkanariegras[3]
  • rietkanariegras[3]
Arabic
  • خرفار قصبي[3]
Belarusian
  • Чаротніца трыснёгавая[3]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • chrastice rákosovitá[3]
  • chrastice rákosovitá 'Picta'[3]
Danish
Estonian
  • harilik paelrohi[3]
  • päideroog[3]
Faroese
  • royðraroyggj[3]
Finnish
  • ruokohelpi[3]
German
Hungarian
  • nádképű pántlikafű[3]
  • Pántlikafű[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • クサヨシ[3]
  • シマガヤ[3]
  • シマヨシ[3]
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  • リボングラス[3]
Korean
Lithuanian
  • Nendrinis dryžutis[3]
Norwegian
  • strandrør[3]
Polish
  • Mozga trzcinowata[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • двукисточник тростниковидный[3]
  • Двукисточник тростниковый[3]
  • Канареечник пёстрый[3]
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  • Канареечник тростниковидный[3]
Slovak
  • chrastica trsťovitá[3]
Slovenian
  • pisana čužka[3]
Sotho
  • lekolojane[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • randgräs[3]
  • rörflen[3]
  • vanlig rörflen[3]
Ukrainian
  • Очеретянка звичайна[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Phalaris arundinacea — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Gardener's Garters — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Reed Canary Grass — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Ribbon Grass — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Phalaris arundinacea.
[2] Phalaris arundinacea — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Gardener's Garters — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Havelmielitz — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Havelmilitz — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Rohrglanzgras — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • reed canary grass — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Ribbon Grass — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Zebra Grass — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Alpiste Cinta — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • alpiste faux-roseau — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Alpiste roseau — results[0].names[48]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • baldingère faux-roseau — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Fromenteau — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Scagliola palustre — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Rietgras — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Alpista-caniço — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
[3] Phalaris arundinacea — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Gardener's Garters — results[5].names[41]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Havelmielitz — results[5].names[7]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Havelmilitz — results[5].names[8]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Rohrglanzgras — results[5].names[6]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • reed canary grass — results[5].names[1]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Ribbon Grass — results[5].names[40]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Zebra Grass — results[5].names[16]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Alpiste Cinta — results[5].names[22]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • alpiste faux-roseau — results[5].names[4]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Alpiste roseau — results[5].names[48]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • baldingère faux-roseau — results[5].names[3]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Fromenteau — results[5].names[14]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Scagliola palustre — results[5].names[39]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Rietgras — results[5].names[29]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Alpista-caniço — results[5].names[19]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • chrastice rákosovitá — results[5].names[5]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • 鷸草 — results[5].names[9]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Rørgræs — results[5].names[10]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Двукисточник тростниковый — results[5].names[11]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • двукисточник тростниковидный — results[5].names[12]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Канареечник тростниковидный — results[5].names[13]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • strandrør — results[5].names[15]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • ruokohelpi — results[5].names[17]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Mozga trzcinowata — results[5].names[18]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Nendrinis dryžutis — results[5].names[20]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • クサヨシ — results[5].names[21]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • rörflen — results[5].names[23]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • خرفار قصبي — results[5].names[24]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • päideroog — results[5].names[25]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • harilik paelrohi — results[5].names[26]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • 虉草 — results[5].names[27]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • 갈풀 — results[5].names[28]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • pisana čužka — results[5].names[30]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • royðraroyggj — results[5].names[31]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Чаротніца трыснёгавая — results[5].names[32]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • langbeenkanariegras — results[5].names[33]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • rietkanariegras — results[5].names[34]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • lekolojane — results[5].names[35]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Очеретянка звичайна — results[5].names[36]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Pántlikafű — results[5].names[37]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • nádképű pántlikafű — results[5].names[38]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • シマヨシ — results[5].names[42]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Канареечник пёстрый — results[5].names[43]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • シマガヤ — results[5].names[44]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • リボングラス — results[5].names[45]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • randgräs — results[5].names[46]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • chrastice rákosovitá 'Picta' — results[5].names[47]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • vanlig rörflen — results[5].names[49]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • Falaris — results[5].names[50]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
  • chrastica trsťovitá — results[5].names[51]; taxon id 63337; Phalaris arundinacea.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Phalaris arundinacea is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Poaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.61–1.52 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.91–2.44 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Clumping; Erect; Open

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Moist; Occasionally Dry; Occasionally Wet

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Native range
Eurasia

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

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Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
Plant profile

About this plant

Gardener's Garters (Phalaris arundinacea) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from June to July.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Phalaris arundinacea — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 898267; ID 4FRDZ; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 898267; ID 4FRDZ; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Phalaris arundinacea — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative range
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin

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