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    Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'

    Also Known As

    • Ribbon Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 15"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters' plant details

    Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters' is a deciduous perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 0 - 15 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the best white-variegated grasses for the border, this non-aggressive 12-15" refined ribbon grass, striped brightly with white, tinged pink in early spring, spreads slowly; nice in pots or edging small ponds. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters' plant

    How to Grow Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta'

    aka Phalaris arundinacea var. picta, Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Picta', Variegated Ribbon Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta' foliage by Red Panda Nursery
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