Phalaris arundinacea 'Pure Gold'
Pure Gold Ribbon Grass, Yellow Ribbon Grass
$13.99 - $35.99
- Main interest:
- yellow leaves with orange tips early in the spring
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist to wet soil
- Growth type:
- running
- Flower colour:
- green and white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to July
- Foliage:
- greenish yellow
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 2 ft (0.6 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)
- Use:
- border, specimen, erosion control, water garden
Phalaris arundinacea 'Pure Gold' (Ribbon Grass) is an ideal addition to garden water features, pond landscapes, or anywhere with wet soil. This very ornamental grass has narrow, deciduous leaves that are bright yellow-green. From May to July, greenish-white flower spikes bloom above the colourful grass. The striking yellow leaves provides a dramatic effect early in the spring when most grasses are still awakening. After few frosts, the tips of the leaves turn bright orange, resembling a burning fire. This spreading grass works well when allowed to wander.
- Main interest:
- yellow leaves with orange tips early in the spring
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist to wet soil
- Growth type:
- running
- Flower colour:
- green and white
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to July
- Foliage:
- greenish yellow
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 2 ft (0.6 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)
- Use:
- border, specimen, erosion control, water garden
Phalaris arundinacea 'Pure Gold' (Ribbon Grass) is an ideal addition to garden water features, pond landscapes, or anywhere with wet soil. This very ornamental grass has narrow, deciduous leaves that are bright yellow-green. From May to July, greenish-white flower spikes bloom above the colourful grass. The striking yellow leaves provides a dramatic effect early in the spring when most grasses are still awakening. After few frosts, the tips of the leaves turn bright orange, resembling a burning fire. This spreading grass works well when allowed to wander.
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