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Phalaris arundinacea Picta
Variegated Ribbon Grass (Gardener's Garters)
A rhizomatous, xeriscape plant with bright green and white foliage. This cool weather grass is at its best in the spring and fall.
- » Flat, strap-like, green and white leaves, 15 mm wide, 30 cm long
- » Erect panicles of pink flowers turn to white and are not showy
- » Seeds are sterile
- » Bloom Time: Summer
- » Flower Height: 100 cm
- » Foliage Height: 70 cm
- » Grass Type: Cool Season
1gal
$24.33
Additional Information about Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta'
Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months,they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta'
It will grow in any soil, in standing water, moist or dry areas and will tolerate full sun and some light shade. Although seeds are sterile, it spreads actively by rhizome. Propagate by division, in the spring or fall. For best results, prune to 15 cm in the summer, when the flowers appear, to promote a fall flush. Not suitable for most small landscapes, as it spreads rapidly. Good for stabilizing slopes.