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Dwarf Ribbon Grass, Phalaris Arundinacea ‘Dwarf Garters’

Big Bluestem

Partial Sun, Cool-season

As is evident from the picture taken in August, the Dwarf Ribbon Grass had gone dormant at that time. It is a cool-season grass that can take wet soils and shady conditions. It has a spreading growth habit.

This grass did not survive the 2007 winter.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

12-15”

4

YearHeight/Width
Year 112”/4”
Year 2 
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem