Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries & Cream'

Ribbon Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Green and white variegated foliage is blushed with pink during cool seasons. Produces soft white flower panicles. A rapid spreader, use as a ground cover or for erosion control. Tolerates clay soil.

Height

24-36"

Spread

spreads

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Rapid spreader makes excellent ground cover for erosion control.

Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries & Cream' Plant Care:

Cut back mid summer to renew foliage.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Ribbon Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low soil moisture. Sensitive to over watering.

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Bog

Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant