Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'

Phalaris arundinacea

Dwarf Ribbon Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Variegated foliage emerges white, pink and green and changes to only white and green through the season.
This spreading, warm season variety of Ribbon Grass is not supposed to be as aggressive as the species.

Height

12-20 Inches

Spread

20-30 Inches

Color

White

Bloom Time

July-August

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Planting it in less than ideal conditions can slow down its growth.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone hupehensis), Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris), Bluebells of Scotland (Campanula rotundifolia), Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum var. striatum), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Coral Bells, American Alumroot (Heuchera micrantha), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia ), Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
Crafts
Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Green & White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Summer
Winter
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Winter
Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist but not boggy