Arundo donax
variegated giant reed
Flower Color
Description
A robust evergreen grass with strong stems to 2m tall, bearing strap-shaped leaves to 30cm long, striped with white and green. Feathery panicles of small, purplish flowers may appear in late autumn
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-free