Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bulbs
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Giant Reed
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In German
Pfahlrohr
Knoblauch
In French
Arundo donax
Ail
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Ajo
In Greek
Arundo donax
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
alho
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
czosnek
In Latin
Arundo donax
allium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Commelinids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Garlic
Season and care of Giant Reed and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Garlic is Neutral.
Giant Reed and Garlic Physical Information
Giant Reed and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Garlic are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Giant Reed and Garlic
Care of Giant Reed and Garlic 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 Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.