Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Grass
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Variety of colors
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
Giant Reed
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
नरकट
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
Pfahlrohr
In French
Le rosier de Californie
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Rosa californica
Arundo donax
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
California aumentou
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
California róży
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
California resurrexit
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of California Rose and Giant Reed
Season and care of California Rose and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Rose and Giant Reed Physical Information
California Rose and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of California Rose and Giant Reed are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of California Rose and Giant Reed
Care of California Rose and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.