Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
PHALARIS
Common Name
Arbutus
Phalaris
In Hindi
सदाबहार
Phalaris
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Phalaris
In French
arbousier
Phalaris
In Spanish
Arbitus
Phalans
In Greek
κουμαριά
Phalans
In Portuguese
árbuto
Phalans
In Polish
mącznik
Phalans
In Latin
arbutus
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Phalaridinae
Season and Care of Arbutus and Phalaris
Season and care of Arbutus and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Phalaris Physical Information
Arbutus and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Phalaris are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Phalaris
Care of Arbutus and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.