Canary Grass

Phalaris canariensis, Poaceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Atlantic PigeonwingsClitoria mariana

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Grass VetchlingLathyrus nissolia

Nitrogen Fixation

Narbon VetchVicia narbonensis

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Oaxaca LeucaenaLeucaena diversifolia

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Japanese BushcloverLespedeza thunbergii

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bush VetchVicia sepium

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Tall Scurf-peaCullen australasicum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hoary ScurfpeaPsoralea canescens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Kirilow's IndigoIndigofera kirilowii

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

One-leaved VetchVicia articulata

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Sicilian Sweet CloverMelilotus siculus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Hop CloverTrifolium campestre

Canary grass has aggressive root systems and produces allelopathic compounds that suppress small legumes

Reed Canary GrassPhalaris arundinacea var. picta

Congeneric Phalaris species compete for similar resources and ecological niches

Uses

Functions

Quick Ground CoverBiomass ProductionSoil ProtectionCool Season Cover

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Canary Grass grow in?

Canary Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Canary Grass?

Good companions for Canary Grass include Atlantic Pigeonwings, Grass Vetchling, Narbon Vetch, Oaxaca Leucaena, Japanese Bushclover.

Design guilds with Canary Grass and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free