Phalaris arundinacea picta
Variegated Ribbon Grass
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
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.