Phalaris
P. Arundinacea is the well-known perennial Ribbon Grass;it is easily grown from seed, and the root allows division. P. Canariensis is the useful canary seed: it may be propagated from seed on any soil...
Canariensis is the useful canary seed: it may be propagated from seed
on any soil. Height, 1-1/2 ft.
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