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Water regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Birdseed Grass · Canary Grass · Chrastice Kanárská (cz)
Annual Canarygrass (Phalaris canariensis) is an annual grass cultivated for its edible seeds, often used as birdseed and a food source.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
75% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and seed development.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Water more frequently during dry spells.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures. Prefers daytime temperatures between 18-25°C. Can tolerate cooler spring and autumn conditions.
Low Feed
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization. A light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is usually adequate.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pruning is typically not required for annual canarygrass, as it completes its life cycle in one season. If desired for aesthetic reasons or seed collection, cut back stems after flowering or once seeds have matured and dispersed.
Propagated by seed. Sow seeds directly into the garden bed in spring after the last frost, or start indoors a few weeks prior. Seeds germinate readily in moist, well-drained soil with adequate sunlight.
Repotting is not applicable as Phalaris canariensis is an annual plant that completes its life cycle within a single growing season and is typically direct-sown or grown in situ.
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Where Annual Canarygrass (Phalaris canariensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Phalaris |
| Species | Phalaris canariensis |
Similar in genus Phalaris
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