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

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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

Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick' is a giant grass that grows as large as some bamboo to 12 feet or more but also looks like a giant variegated corn. This cultivar of reed grass has green to blue-green and white variegated foliage that retains its colour throughout the season including in hot summer climates. Spikes of tan flowers appear in autumn but the seeds are not viable. Plants are clumping.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Arundo donax Peppermint Stick is a large growing reed that can get up to 10 feet tall. It is very hardy even here in zone 6. Plants keep the variegation all summer with out fading as the regular variegated form will fade to green by the end of summer.

By: Brian's Botanicals

Awesome selection with bold white and cream variegation that does not fade as the season progresses. Awesome is a mandatory descriptor for any perennial that is 12 feet tall. 8" tawny plumes in late summer are nice but hardly needed. Likes it moist to wet and not found to be invasive.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Garden photo gallery of Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick' plant

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