Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
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
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Saururus cernuus
In German
rohrglanzgras
Saururus cernuus
In French
roseau
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus
Care of Ribbon Grass and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.