Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Erysimum franciscanum
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Franciscan wallflower
नरकट
In German
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
Pfahlrohr
In French
wallflower franciscaine
Arundo donax
In Spanish
alhelí franciscana
Arundo donax
In Greek
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
wallflower Franciscan
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
wallflower Franciszkanów
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Francisci Wallflower
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed
Season and care of Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed Physical Information
Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed are as follows:
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Franciscan Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads 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 Franciscan Wallflower 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.