giant reed
Arundo donax
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Giant reed is a tall, bamboo-like perennial grass that grows rapidly along waterways and wetlands, forming dense stands with feathery plumes in fall. It is highly invasive in many regions and difficult to control once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized ornamental cultivars; the species itself is the primary form used in cultivation and biomass production.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Giant reed is a tall, bamboo-like perennial grass that grows rapidly along waterways and wetlands, forming dense stands with feathery plumes in fall. It is highly invasive in many regions and difficult to control once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well giant reed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean and Central Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized ornamental cultivars; the species itself is the primary form used in cultivation and biomass production.