Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Ornamental
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Aster amellus
Common Name
Giant Reed
Aster
In German
Pfahlrohr
Astern
In French
Arundo donax
Aster
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Aster
In Greek
Arundo donax
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Aster
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
aster
In Latin
Arundo donax
Aster
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Aster
Season and care of Giant Reed and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and Aster Physical Information
Giant Reed and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Aster are as follows:
Care of Giant Reed and Aster
Care of Giant Reed and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.