Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe
Types
not available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
silky cornel
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
नरकट
In German
Kinnikinnick
Pfahlrohr
In French
Kinnikinnick
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Arundo donax
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed
Care of Kinnikinnick and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.