Description Phalaris arundinacea var. picta An upright, rhizomatous, evergreen, perennial grass which has flat, linear, sharp-pointed leaves, striped cream and green. From June to July, narrow panicles of pale green flower spikelets fading to buff with age are borne. Plant in any soil in sun or partial shade. Site carefully as once established, it is difficult to remove or eradicate. It will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2m.
