Phragmites australis
REED
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to aquatic

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, NT, SA, ACT, TAS, Europe-W Russia, Russia, UK, Atlantic Islands, North Africa, Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent, Himalayas, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, North America, USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Arundo australis, A. vulgaris, A. phragmites, Phragmites communis, P. vulgaris

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Phragmites australis
REED
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to aquatic

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
3m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown-purple

Flowering Time: mid summer to mid autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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