Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 17, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
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 vaginatum
PHALARIS
Common Name
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
Phalaris
In Hindi
Seashore Paspalum
Phalaris
In German
Seashore Paspalum
Phalaris
In French
Seashore Paspalum
Phalaris
In Spanish
Paspalum
Phalans
In Greek
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
Phalans
In Portuguese
seashore Paspalum
Phalans
In Polish
Nad morzem Paspalum
Phalans
In Latin
Paspalum maris
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris. Seashore Paspalum doesn't have thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Seashore Paspalum does not have fragrant flowers. Seashore Paspalum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Phalaris has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris
Season and care of Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris Physical Information
Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris are as follows:
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seashore Paspalum pruning is done 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 Seashore Paspalum 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.