| | | Family | Gramineae | | Plant Type | ornamental grass | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 1.5 - 3.5 m (5 - 12 ft) | | Spread | 2.4 - 6 m (8 - 20 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Arundinaria gigantea (rivercane) bears medium lime blossoms. This ornamental grass has medium green foliage that is evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Bog, hedge, screening and waterfront. | | Special Characteristics | Birds are attracted to Arundinaria gigantea . In the winter, Arundinaria gigantea provides winter interest. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Arundinaria gigantea (rivercane) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |