Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Grass
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Ribbon Grass
In German
Islandmohn
rohrglanzgras
In French
pavot d'Islande
roseau
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cyperales
Family
Papaveraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass
Care of Iceland Poppy and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.