Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
China, Japan, Korea
Types
not available
jiujiangense, horizontale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Biodiesel
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
rohrglanzgras
Trident-Ahorn
In French
roseau
Trident Maple
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
arce de Trident
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
bordo Trident
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Trident klon
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple
Care of Ribbon Grass and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.