Ribbon Grass
Ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a fast-growing, perennial grass with striped leaves. It's native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Appearance
Long, narrow, arching leaves that are green with white or cream stripes
Tan flower spikes in the summer
Small, black seeds
Uses
Ground cover, Borders, Containers, Cut flowers, Waterside, Bog gardens, Ponds and streams, and Rain gardens.
Growing conditions
Thrives in moist soil
Performs best in full sun to part shade
Drought tolerant
Can grow in dry to wet, well-drained soils
Other characteristics
Can be invasive and needs to be managed carefully
Deer resistant
Can be used in tough sites where nothing else seems to grow
Ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a fast-growing, perennial grass with striped leaves. It's native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Appearance
Long, narrow, arching leaves that are green with white or cream stripes
Tan flower spikes in the summer
Small, black seeds
Uses
Ground cover, Borders, Containers, Cut flowers, Waterside, Bog gardens, Ponds and streams, and Rain gardens.
Growing conditions
Thrives in moist soil
Performs best in full sun to part shade
Drought tolerant
Can grow in dry to wet, well-drained soils
Other characteristics
Can be invasive and needs to be managed carefully
Deer resistant
Can be used in tough sites where nothing else seems to grow
Ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a fast-growing, perennial grass with striped leaves. It's native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Appearance
Long, narrow, arching leaves that are green with white or cream stripes
Tan flower spikes in the summer
Small, black seeds
Uses
Ground cover, Borders, Containers, Cut flowers, Waterside, Bog gardens, Ponds and streams, and Rain gardens.
Growing conditions
Thrives in moist soil
Performs best in full sun to part shade
Drought tolerant
Can grow in dry to wet, well-drained soils
Other characteristics
Can be invasive and needs to be managed carefully
Deer resistant
Can be used in tough sites where nothing else seems to grow