Reed Canary Grass

Sometimes also known as Gardener's Garters, Bride's laces, French grass, Lady grass, Lady's garters, Lady's laces, Lady's ribbons, Painted grass, Ribbon grass or Silver grass.

A pretty grass with mid-green and white striped leaves, occasionally yellow. Does not like to sit in permanently wet ground but loves plenty of water! Can look very pretty around the edge of a pond.

• Perennial.
• Can reach 6 feet (2metres) high.
• Likes a full sun or partial shade position.
• Drough tolerant but prefers lots of water!
• Pale green flushed purple flowers in early Summer.
• Thought to be good for improving ground.
• Can be made into bricks to burn for power.