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Ornamental grass for edges, rockery and hedges. The seeds are an essential part in food for birds.
Medicinal properties and is used against hypercholesterolemia. It prevents arterioscleriosis and it is diuretic. Bird food.
Annual. 1m high. Cylindric and hollow stems, with greenish spike flowers in summer. The leaves are narrow and look like those of wheat.
Prefers dry soils.
Edges, Cottage garden, Grass, Wild garden, Medicinal

| Flower colour | Green |
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| Flowering period | July, August, September, Summer |
| Botanical name | Phalaris canariensis |
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| Wildlife | Birds |
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 160 |
| Type of use | Edges, Cottage garden, Grass, Wild garden, Medicinal |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | Clay |
| Soil moisture | Dry |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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