herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§π§ high waterZone 4a β Zone 11b
A primitive, non-flowering perennial with jointed, tubular green stems that resembles bamboo in appearance. It thrives in wet areas and spreads vigorously, making it useful for erosion control or naturalizing moist sites.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2β4β² tall Γ 1β2β² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
none
Zone 4aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere, including North America and Eurasia
Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming