Gardener's Garters, Bride's Laces, French Grass, Lady Grass, Lady's Garters, Lady's laces, Lady's ribbons, Painted Grass, Ribbon Grass, Silver Grass, Reed Canary Grass, Canary Grass
A popular favorite since the Victorian era, Phalaris arundinacea var. picta ‘Picta’ (Ribbon Grass) is a vigorous perennial grass boasting narrow, arching leaves boldly striped with white, pale and dark green, up to 12 in. long (30 cm). Panicles of pale green flowers bloom well above the foliage in early summer but present little interest. The flat variegated blades are attractive from spring to early summer, but may become sun-scorched in mid-summer in hot summer areas. If this happens, simply mow this plant to the ground, lightly fertilize and irrigate, and fresh new growth will emerge within 2 weeks. Ribbon Grass can spread quickly to form an extensive colony. Choose a site where this grass can wander freely, or plant in tubs and containers.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average, High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average, High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Phalaris arundinacea var. picta ‘Picta’ (Ribbon Grass) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Phalaris arundinacea var. picta ‘Picta’ (Ribbon Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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