Phalaris

Phalaris

Phalaris aquatica L.
    	
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    a lowland hardy, blue-green perennial grass found mainly on fertile soils.
    	
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    tolerant of heavy soils that are wet in winter and survives severe summer droughts.
    	
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    drought resistant - excellent drought regrowth
    	
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    grows best on drier soils in autumn and winter. 
    	
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    withstands hard grazing and treading once established
    	
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    has excellent pest resistance  
    	
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    grass grub resistance - is known to reduce grass grub numbers in soil, 
    	
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    helping to protect companion grasses and legumes. 
    	
 
Cons
    	
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    pure stands can be toxic always plant as part of a mix
    	
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    contains an alkaloid causing a nervous disorder, phalaris staggers, in grazing stock. 
    	
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    When sown as a minor component in a mix with other dryland grasses, this is not normally a problem
    	
 
Mixtures 
ryegrass (spring growth) and cocksfoot (summer-winter growth), or with tall fescue, clovers/legumes and or herbs. 
 
Suggested sow rate: 1-2 kg/ha in mixtures