Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'

Dwarf Ribbon Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Variegated foliage emerges white, pink and green and changes to only white and green through the season.
This spreading, warm season variety of Ribbon Grass is not supposed to be as aggressive as the species.

Height

12-20 Inches

Spread

20-30 Inches

Color

White

Bloom Time

July-August

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Planting it in less than ideal conditions can slow down its growth.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone hupehensis), Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris), Bluebells of Scotland (Campanula rotundifolia), Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum var. striatum), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Coral Bells, American Alumroot (Heuchera micrantha), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia ), Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Crafts
•	Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•	Partial Shade

Foliage Color

•	Green & White

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Fall
•	Summer
•	Winter

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Winter
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but not boggy