Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'
Also Known As
- Peppermint Stick Giant Reed Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 8'-12'
- W: 5'-8'
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick' plant details
Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick' is a fast-growing deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall bronze flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: bronze blooms in fall
- Uses: screen, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 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, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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How to Grow Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- bronze
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 8'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- standing water - low
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
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Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 2'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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