Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Europe
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
Wild
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
PHALARIS
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Phalaris
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Phalaris
In German
Bahia Grass
Phalaris
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Phalaris
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Phalans
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
Phalans
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Phalans
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Phalans
In Latin
bahia herba
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Phalaris. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Phalaris has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bahia Grass and Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Phalaris
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bahia Grass and Phalaris Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Phalaris are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Phalaris
Care of Bahia Grass and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bahia Grass 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.