Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Types
not available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Pear
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
नाशपाती
In German
rohrglanzgras
Birne
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Pera
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Pera
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Gruszka
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Pear
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Ribbon Grass and Pear Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Pear are as follows:
Care of Ribbon Grass and Pear
Care of Ribbon Grass and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.