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Arundinaria gigantea

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.