Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta'
Variegated Ribbon Grass, Gardener's
Description
Ribbon Grass is a decorative perennial grass. Tough, tenacious, bamboo-like grass that spreads aggressively by underground runners to form spreading, 2'-3' high clumps. 'Picta' has green leaves with longitudinal white stripes. Airy flower clusters are white, aging to pale brown.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.