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Bulbous Canary Grass

Phalaris aquatica, Poaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Ground Plum MilkvetchAstragalus crassicarpus
Nitrogen Fixation
Balansa CloverTrifolium michelianum
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Russian MilkvetchAstragalus falcatus
Nitrogen Fixation
Woolly-pod VetchVicia dasycarpa
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Awned Canary GrassPhalaris paradoxa

Phalaris species known to produce alkaloids and other compounds that inhibit plant growth

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationErosion ControlDeep RootingSaline ToleranceWaterlogging Tolerance

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Bulbous Canary Grass grow in?

Bulbous Canary Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Bulbous Canary Grass?

Good companions for Bulbous Canary Grass include Ground Plum Milkvetch, Balansa Clover, Russian Milkvetch, Woolly-pod Vetch.

Design guilds with Bulbous Canary Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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