Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Arctic Sun'
Reed canary grass 'Arctic Sun', Gardener's garters 'Arctic Sun'
Phalaris Phalaris
'Arctic Sun' _ 'Arctic Sun' is an erect, spreading, semi-evergreen perennial grass with flat, linear, upright to arching, yellow and green striped leaves. Narrow panicles of golden-yellow spikelets bloom in early and midsummer.
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Arctic Sun' is: Semi evergreen
Erect, Spreading
Toxic to animals. Reports on toxicity to humans are contradictory.
Golden-yellow in Summer
Green, Yellow, Variegated, Striped in All seasons
Cut back any dead foliage in late winter/early spring. May revert to plain green after midsummer so cut down all but new young shoots in early summer to encourage fresh growth.
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Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Arctic Sun' (Reed canary grass 'Arctic Sun') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Waterside
Grow in any soil in full sun or partial shade. Site carefully as may become invasive. May be planted at water's edge or up to 2cm of water.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Arctic Sun'
Reed canary grass 'Arctic Sun', Gardener's garters 'Arctic Sun'
Phalaris Phalaris
'Arctic Sun' _ 'Arctic Sun' is an erect, spreading, semi-evergreen perennial grass with flat, linear, upright to arching, yellow and green striped leaves. Narrow panicles of golden-yellow spikelets bloom in early and midsummer.
Semi evergreen
Erect, Spreading
Toxic to animals. Reports on toxicity to humans are contradictory.
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Golden-yellow in Summer
Green, Yellow, Variegated, Striped in All seasons
Cut back any dead foliage in late winter/early spring. May revert to plain green after midsummer so cut down all but new young shoots in early summer to encourage fresh growth.
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Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Arctic Sun' (Reed canary grass 'Arctic Sun') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Waterside
Grow in any soil in full sun or partial shade. Site carefully as may become invasive. May be planted at water's edge or up to 2cm of water.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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