Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, 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
Glossy
Allergy
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allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
rohrglanzgras
Crapemyrtle
In French
roseau
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Phalaris
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle
Care of Ribbon Grass and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.