Phalaris arundinacea Picta

Gardener’s Garters

Ribbon Grass.

Phalaris arundinacea Picta is a pretty grass with mid-green and white striped leaves, occasionally striped yellow. Panicles of pale green flushed purple flowers in early summer. Phalaris arundinacea Picta grows to 90cm and spreads indefinitely. It flowers June to July, and will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Hardy in the UK.