Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) on May 25, 2014
Originally reported as Reed Canarygrass, Ribbon or Variegated (Phalaris arundinacea var. picta)
Submitter does not have a specimen
Description of specimen
The grass is tall standing with thick, hollow stalks. The blade is broad and hairless but feels rough on both sides when stroked toward the stalk. The seedheads branch off on long pedicels in alternate spikelets, almost characteristic of false brome..
I can provide a picture at a later time, if contacted, as I am at work at the moment.
Reporter
May 25, 2014, 3:29 a.m.
If you think you've got it in your yard, the obvious first move is dig it out. If it's already pretty established, you'll likely need to move on to a combination of cutting and spraying. Feel free to get in touch with me directly (mitch.bixby@portlandoregon.gov) if you'd like discuss that at more length.
Have a good week....
-Mitch
Mitch Bixby
May 27, 2014, 3:48 a.m.