Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Grass
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Giant Reed
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
नरकट
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Pfahlrohr
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Arundo donax
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Arundo donax
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Arundo donax
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Arundo
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Care of Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Giant Reed and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.