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Ribbon Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

Ribbon Grass

Ribbon Grass (Phalaris arundinacea), also known as Reed Canary Grass or Gardener's Garters, is a vigorous, spreading grass with attractive green and white striped leaves. It is often used as a ground cover but can be invasive in moist conditions.

Taxonomic Details

Family:	Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Phalaris (FAL-ah-ris)
Species:	arundinacea (a-run-din-uh-KEE-uh)
Synonyms:	Phalaroides arundinacea, Phalaris arundinacea var. picta, Phalaroides arundinacea var. picta

Grasses and Bamboo: Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana); Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' (Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'); Giant Reed (Arundo donax); Ribbon Grass 'Strawberries & Cream' (Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries & Cream'); Palm Grass (Setaria palmifolia); Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans); Ribbon Grass 'Feesey' (Phalaris arundinacea 'Feesey'); Feather Reed Grass 'Eldorado' (Calamagrostis acutiflora): Gold-Variegated Upright Grass; Giant Reed 'Golden Chain' (Arundo donax 'Golden Chain'); Giant Reed 'Golden Chain' (Arundo donax 'Golden Chain') – Second Entry

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