Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Shrub
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
  
Brazil
  
Types
not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
  
12-8
  
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
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, White
  
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Biodiesel
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
  
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
  
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
  
Raintree
  
In German
rohrglanzgras
  
raintree
  
In French
roseau
  
raintree
  
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
  
raintree
  
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
  
Raintree
  
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
  
Raintree
  
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
  
Raintree
  
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
  
Raintree
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Phalaris
  
Brunfelsia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Petunioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Raintree
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Raintree Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Raintree are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Raintree
Care of Ribbon Grass and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.