Description
Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass requires a wide-mouthed 5-gallon pot. It prefers to be kept in saturated soil, and does not do as well when kept in standing water throughout the growing season. When planting, place roots against sides of pot for maximum growing space across the pot and to prevent them from jumping out. The roots grow shallowly across the soil and produce twin offshoots from each side along the length of the rhizome. Grow in sun to part shade. Goes fully dormant during winter. Zones 4-11. —> The Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass is a hardy perennial grass ideally suited for the novice water gardener. This undemanding ornamental grass is a cultivated variety of Ribbon Grass that can be grown successfully under a wide variety of planting and lighting conditions. The Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass demonstrates beautiful variegation with cream and green stripes that accentuate its long, sword-like foliage. A blush of lovely pink coloration gives the Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass a tropical touch. The Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass has a compact habit, growing to about 1 foot tall developing thin, silvery plumes in late summer that may reach up to 4 feet tall. For this reason, the Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass makes an excellent plant for use along the edges of your pond or even as a background plant. The Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass can be planted at the water’s edge or immersed in water under partial shade or in full sun conditions. To maintain a neat appearance or to contain excess growth, pot the Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass in a wide-mouthed 5-gallon planting container and set the planter in your pond so it is covered by up to 2 inches of water. The Strawberries and Cream Ribbon Grass goes fully dormant during winter. Zones 4-11. Approximate Purchase Size: 12″ to 18″