Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Grass
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Southern Europe
  
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
  
Arundo, Carrizo
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
  
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Requires a lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
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
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
  
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
  
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
Clematis
  
ARUNDO donax
  
Common Name
Clematis
  
Giant Reed
  
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
  
नरकट
  
In German
Klematis
  
Pfahlrohr
  
In French
Clématite
  
Arundo donax
  
In Spanish
Clemátide
  
Arundo donax
  
In Greek
κληματιτής
  
Arundo donax
  
In Portuguese
Clematite
  
Cana-do-reino
  
In Polish
Clematis
  
Lasecznica trzcinowata
  
In Latin
Clematis
  
Arundo donax
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Ranunculaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Clematis
  
Arundo
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Anemoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Clematis and Giant Reed
Season and care of Clematis and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Giant Reed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Giant Reed Physical Information
Clematis and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Giant Reed are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Clematis and Giant Reed
Care of Clematis and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots 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 Clematis 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.