Arundo donax
Giant reed, Reed grass, Vineyard cane, Water reed, Spanish cane, Distaff cane, Great reed
Arundo Arundo
A. donax - A. donax is a large fast-growing grass. It has stout stems with arching, glaucous leaves and panicles of purplish flowers in autumn.
Arundo donax is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Spreading, Upright
Insignificant or absent, Flushed purple in Autumn
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut stems down every other year to encourage flowering.
Division, Seed
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Arundo donax (Giant reed) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Prefers moist conditions in full sun with shelter from strong winds. Will tolerate most soils.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Arundo donax
Giant reed, Reed grass, Vineyard cane, Water reed, Spanish cane, Distaff cane, Great reed
Arundo Arundo
A. donax - A. donax is a large fast-growing grass. It has stout stems with arching, glaucous leaves and panicles of purplish flowers in autumn.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Spreading, Upright
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Insignificant or absent, Flushed purple in Autumn
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut stems down every other year to encourage flowering.
Division, Seed
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Arundo donax (Giant reed) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Prefers moist conditions in full sun with shelter from strong winds. Will tolerate most soils.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
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