Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Australia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch, Rust aphids
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
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Blue Hibiscus
In German
rohrglanzgras
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
roseau
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Ribbon Grass and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.