Buy Phalaris arundinacea Strawberries and Cream
Scientific Name: Phalaris arundinacea 'Freesey'
Also Known As
- Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream'
- Strawberries And Cream Ribbon Grass
- Tricolor Ribbon Grass
Phalaris arundinacea Strawberries and Cream plant details
Phalaris arundinacea Strawberries and Cream is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 Strawberries and Cream
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, spreading
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phalaris arundinacea Strawberries and Cream
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Prized for its striking tri-color foliage that brightens up the garden. Foliage is green and white striped with pink.
Plant above water line
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Variegated green and white ribbon grass with strong green stripes. Does not like extreme heat, best in cool seasons. Less invasive than other ribbon grasses.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
White-striped leaves are blushed pink as they rise along spreading rhizomes. Pink blush in the leaves fades as the season progresses. Flowers appear in soft white panicles in June, maturing to a pale brown on 18? stems. Winter foliage is not as dramatic in coastal California gardens, but still provids a winter grace. Exceptional accent plant, alone or in groups and well-suited in a border with regular water. Best in moist, fertile soil with light shade or half day sun. Tolerates standing water and not a good choice for the dry gardens. Tolerates sandy or rocky soil, as well as windy coastal conditions as long as water is provided. Tough, tenacious and aggressive in favorable sites. Hardy to 0 °F. Garden origin.
By: Native Sons
Gardening facts about Phalaris arundinacea Strawberries and Cream plant
How to Grow Phalaris arundinacea Strawberries and Cream
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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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