Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
12-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Allamanda
In German
rohrglanzgras
Allamanda
In French
roseau
Allamanda
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Allamanda
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Allamanda
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Allamanda
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Allamanda
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Allamanda
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ribbon Grass and Allamanda Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Allamanda are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Allamanda
Care of Ribbon Grass and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.