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Giant reed

Arundo

Arundo is a genus of tall, stout perennial grasses, best known as giant reed (Arundo donax). They form dense clumps that spread by rhizomes and need full sun, plenty of moisture and room to grow, as they can become invasive.

Family

Poaceae (Grass family)

Grows as

Grass, Perennial

Light

Full sun

Water

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and hot weather.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, including heavy clay and wet ground.

Temperature

Hardy in temperate and warm climates; frost damages top growth, which regrows from the rhizomes in spring.

How easy

Easy

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