Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
World/Pandemic, Europe
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
9 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Minimum Width
15.00 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
-
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Fin-shaped Tufts
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Ribbon Grass
In German
St. Augustine Grass
rohrglanzgras
In French
St. Augustine Grass
roseau
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
caniço-malhado
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Phalaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.