Ribbon Grass

Phalaris arundinacea var. picta · Cool-season, perennial, C3

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Ribbon Grass

Grass Category

Ornamental

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 4 through 9 with high cold tolerance

About This Grass

Forms a dense mound of arching foliage reaching 2 to 3 feet tall with striking green and white striped leaves

Blade Characteristics

Flat, wide blades with prominent longitudinal white stripes and pointed tips

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively rhizomatous, forms dense spreading clumps

Sunlight & Water Needs

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires consistently moist to wet soil

Mowing & Maintenance

Low maintenance ornamental grass, can be cut back to the ground in late winter to encourage fresh spring growth

Identified on 10/19/2026
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