Canary grass, Phalaris canariensis, is a shrubby plant that belongs to Poaceae family. It is native to Mediterranean region. It is mostly cultivated in Argentina and Canada. It is regarded as a promising cereal for human consumption due to its nutrients and nutraceutical value as well as for industrial purposes.
The coarse grass has erect and hairless stems usually 90 cm (35 inch) tall. Panicles are erect and sometimes slightly spreading ranging. The flowers occur in dense clusters in May to mid-June or August. Initially, inflorescences are green or slightly purple then it becomes tan. Seeds are shiny brown. Seeds are also used as bird food and mixed with rapeseed and other seeds that cheapen it.
It prefers soils rich in nutrients with slightly acidic to neutral pH and also in wetlands. Usually, it is used in folk medicine for diabetes and hypertension treatments.

SOWING
Sow: March - May
Season: Annual
Height: 90cm (35 inch)
Environment: Full sun
Germination temperature: 17C /63 F
Depth: Tightly press into the soil