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Arundo donax
Also Known As
- Giant Reed Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 10'-30'
- W: 2'-30'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Arundo donax plant details
Arundo donax is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arundo donax
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in fall
- Uses: clumping, hedge, screen, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arundo donax
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Arundo donax
By: Kristine Paulus
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How to Grow Arundo donax
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 8'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- standing water - low
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Plant Type
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Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- low
- dry in summer
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