Arundo donax
Common Name(s):
- Giant Reed
- Phonetic Spelling
- ah-ROON-doh DOH-naks
- Description
Slowly spreads by rhizomes; leaves bronze with freezing temperatures; tallest ornamental grass; resembles bamboo; curved leaves; Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade; Grows in a variety of soils; drought tolerant
- Cultivars:
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- 'Peppermint Stick'
- 'Variegata'
- 'Peppermint Stick'
- Tags:
- Cultivars:
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- 'Peppermint Stick'
- 'Variegata'
- 'Peppermint Stick'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Arundo
- Species:
- donax
- Family:
- Poaceae
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ornamental Grass
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full Sun (Direct sunlight 8+ hours a day)
- Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Gray/Silver
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Dried
- Showy
- Flower Size:
- > 3 inches
- Flower Description:
- 1- to 2-ft. inflorescence opens with a reddish-brown cast; dries to full puffy, silver; excellent in dried arrangements
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Upright stems with coarse, gray-green 3-in. wide leaves; leaves bronze with freezing temperatures
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
- Similar plants:
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Xerochrysum bracteatum
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Belamcanda chinensis
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Andropogon gerardii
