Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Africa
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Not available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Giant Reed
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
नरकट
persian violet
In German
Pfahlrohr
persian violet
In French
Arundo donax
persian violet
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Violeta persa
In Greek
Arundo donax
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Violeta persa
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Persian Violet
In Latin
Arundo donax
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Persian Violet
Season and care of Giant Reed and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Giant Reed and Persian Violet Physical Information
Giant Reed and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Persian Violet are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Reed and Persian Violet
Care of Giant Reed and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.