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
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Phalaris for your garden
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
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