Reed Canary Grass, Ribbon Grass. A pretty grass with mid-green and white striped leaves, occasionally striped yellow. Panicles of pale green flushed purple flowers in early summer. Max Height 1m. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta ‘Picta’
A pretty grass with mid-green and white striped leaves, occasionally striped yellow. Panicles of pale green flushed purple flowers in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Phalaris |
|---|---|
| Species | arundinacea |
| Varietry | var. picta 'Picta' |
| Common Name | Reed Canary Grass, Ribbon Grass |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white, yellow |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back in spring |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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