Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
Giant Reed
In Hindi
White Zinnia
नरकट
In German
Weiß Zinnia
Pfahlrohr
In French
Blanc Zinnia
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
Arundo donax
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Zinnia album
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
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 White Zinnia and Giant Reed
Season and care of White Zinnia and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Giant Reed season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Zinnia and Giant Reed Physical Information
White Zinnia and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Giant Reed are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of White Zinnia and Giant Reed
Care of White Zinnia and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers 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 White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.