Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 3
Sunset Zone
H2, 17, 24
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green, White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PASPALUM vaginatum
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
Seashore Paspalum
Ribbon Grass
In German
Seashore Paspalum
rohrglanzgras
In French
Seashore Paspalum
roseau
In Spanish
Paspalum
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
seashore Paspalum
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Nad morzem Paspalum
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Paspalum maris
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seashore Paspalum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Seashore Paspalum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.