Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Western Europe
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Divison, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
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
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
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
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
Giant Reed
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
नरकट
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
Pfahlrohr
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
Arundo donax
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
Arundo donax
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
Arundo donax
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Aristolochiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger
Care of Giant Reed and European Wild Ginger 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 European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
