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Phalaris |
| Phalaris canariensis |
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Phalaris has dried flower headsthat are naturally light green (shown), papery, and teardrop shaped.
Dyed: burgundy , mauve or violet |
| Annual Grass |
| Common Names |
Canary Grass |
| Height |
30 - 40 inches. |
| Cultivar |
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| Propagation |
Sow Phalaris direct in spring. |
| Cultivation |
Full sun in average soil. |
| Disease |
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| Harvest |
Cut Phalaris well before maturity to maintain structure and prevent any shattering. |
| Drying |
Hang Phalaris upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place. |
| Uses |
Phalaris is a nice dried flower texture for any dried flower arrangement. Sheaves easily dye in an arrray of nice colors. |
| Comments |
We enjoy mixing just grains and grasses together for a stunning 'textured' dried flower arrangement. |
| Notes |
Grown for its shining yellow seeds which are fed to birds, giving it the name Canary Grass. |
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