Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Root rot
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
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
rohrglanzgras
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
roseau
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Ribbon Grass and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.