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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002219
11/12/99
Arundo donax--Giant Reed
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 12 ft Spacing: 6 ft
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Brown then white
Comments: The large grass has a coarse texture and so may be
used as an accent plant. The flowers heads are brown but
become white and then persist into winter. They are
sometimes used as material for dried arrangements. Full sun
and a moist soil are the required for best growth.
Propagation: Seed, or division in spring.
Cultivars:
'Variegata' - Yellowish white stripes on the leaves.
References for Cultivars: Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Willoway
Nurseries 1999.
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