Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Africa
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
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, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Giant Reed
Euryops
In German
Pfahlrohr
Euryops
In French
Arundo donax
Euryops
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Euryops
In Greek
Arundo donax
Euryops
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Euryops
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Euryops
In Latin
Arundo donax
Euryops
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Euryops
Season and care of Giant Reed and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Euryops Physical Information
Giant Reed and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Euryops are as follows:
Care of Giant Reed and Euryops
Care of Giant Reed and Euryops 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 Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.