Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
China
Types
not available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
rohrglanzgras
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
roseau
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Phalaris
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry
Care of Ribbon Grass and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.