Phalaris coerulescens — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Phalaris coerulescens

Phalaris Coerulescens

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Phalaris coerulescens, the sunolgrass, is a plant in the family Poaceae.

A note from PlantMom

Sunolgrass has strong resistance to disease and is generally unlikely to develop problems. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger plants typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Sunolgrasst is suitable for anyone with an outdoor space, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Phalaris Coerulescens.

Light

Sunolgrass is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers sunlight and comes from open habitats, often flourishing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Temperature

Sunolgrass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its range may still be constrained by different combinations of water availability and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures raise the likelihood of Sunolgrass dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's chance of survival.

Fertilizer

Sunolgrass needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, applying compost around the base of the plant can supply the necessary nourishment. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and aids the plant in resisting diseases and pests.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Phalaris
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
0.49 m to 1.22 m
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Montenegro, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Serbia, Lebanon, Syria, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Albania, Algeria, France
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Sunol grass en Blue Canary grass en Blue canarygrass
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