Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Arundo, Carrizo
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARUNDO donax
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Giant Reed
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
नरकट
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Pfahlrohr
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Arundo donax
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Arundo donax
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Arundo donax
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Cana-do-reino
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Lasecznica trzcinowata
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Arundo donax
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Giant Reed and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.