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Variegated Ribbon Grass

 
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, JJ Neilso

 

Description

Ribbon Grass is a decorative perennial grass. It is tough, tenacious, and bamboo-like, spreading aggressively by underground runners to form spreading, 2'-3' high clumps. Ribbon Grass has green leaves with longitudinal white stripes. Airy flower clusters are white, aging to pale brown.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.