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About Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower


About Yellow Wallflower and Ribbon Grass


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground   
gardens, Grassland, Prairies   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3   
9-7   

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   
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Mat-forming   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, White   
Blue, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Brown   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering   
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil   
No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available   
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Bugs   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Biodiesel   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border   
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta   
Erysimum cheiri   

Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass   
Wallflower   

In Hindi
Ribbon Grass   
पीला Wallflower   

In German
rohrglanzgras   
Yellow Wallflower   

In French
roseau   
Yellow Wallflower   

In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto   
alhelí amarillo   

In Greek
κορδέλα Grass   
κίτρινο Wallflower   

In Portuguese
caniço-malhado   
Wallflower amarelo   

In Polish
Wstążka Trawa   
Żółty Wallflower   

In Latin
Ribbon Grass   
Crocus Wallflower   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Brassicales   

Family
Poaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Phalaris   
Erysimum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower

Wondering what are the properties of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower. Ribbon Grass doesn't have thorns and Yellow Wallflower doesn't have thorns. Also Ribbon Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Ribbon Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Wallflower has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower

Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.

Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information

Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:

Care of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower

Care of Ribbon Grass and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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