Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta'
Variegated Ribbon Grass
Description
Ribbon Grass is a decorative perennial grass. Tough, tenacious, bamboolike grass that spreads aggressively by underground runners to form spreading, 2-3 ft. high clumps. 'Picta' has green leaves with longitudinal white stipes. Airy flower clusters are white, aging to pale brown.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Width 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
Medium
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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers