Common Reed. A vigorous reed grass with narrow greyish green leaves, striped golden yellow, fading to white with plume-like brownish purple flowers. Max Height 3m. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy.
Phragmites australis ‘Variegatus’
A vigorous reed grass with narrow greyish green leaves, striped golden yellow, fading to white with plume-like brownish purple flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Phragmites |
|---|---|
| Species | australis |
| Varietry | 'Variegatus' |
| Common Name | Common Reed |
| Flower Colour | brown, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Bog garden, Pond |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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