{"product_id":"ribbon-grass-phalaris-arundinacea","title":"Phalaris arundinacea - Ribbon grass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental perennial grass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardener's Garters, Ribbon Grass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phalaris arundinacea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green with white or cream stripes, creating a distinctive ribbon effect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discrete pale to greenish spikes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.60–1.20 m (2–4 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45–0.75 m (1.5–2.5 ft)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, forming airy, light clumps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, prefers moist soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile, tolerates moist soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-rich plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, especially birds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. This grass prefers moist soils and requires regular watering, especially during periods of active growth. Cut back to the ground in spring before new growth to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense, vibrant foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy perennial thrives with minimal maintenance and requires no winter protection. Prized for its spectacular variegated foliage and light, airy habit, it is ideal for grass gardens, colorful borders, and contemporary landscape designs. Its striped foliage offers constant ornamental interest from spring to fall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":48220870115632,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallons","offer_id":49096738570544,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/phalaris-arundinacea-var-picta-picta-780x520.jpg?v=1713875084","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/ribbon-grass-phalaris-arundinacea","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}