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Arundo donax

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 9 m (6 - 30 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Arundo donax (giant reed) bears showy and faded purple blossoms during late summer to late autumn. This ornamental grass is upright and has medium green and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, pond, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics Arundo donax tolerates drought, wet sites and salt.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Arundo donax (giant reed). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets. When planning your garden, take into consideration that Arundo donax (giant reed) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Arundo donax (giant reed) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.