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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
PHRAGMITES australis
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (pure seed) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Origin: | Temperate and tropical areas all over the world |
| Special Features: | Strong growing, tall grass for wetlands. This ecotype has proved invasive in Eastern North America. There exists a native Eastern North American ecotype of the Common Reed for this region that is less aggressive. Can also be used to prevent waterside erosion and has been found effective in remediation efforts to remove chemical contaminants from polluted water. |
| Historical: | Young shoots are edible and roots can be boiled. Anecdotal medicinal use for treatment of bronchitis. The reeds are used traditionally in Europe for thatched roofs. |
| Basic Colour: | (white / cream) |
| Flower Colour: | purplish-brown turning to silver |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z9
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| Foliage: | tall canes with arching lateral leaves |
| Growth Habit: | erect / rhizomatous / vigorous |
| Height with Flowers: | 300 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 120 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | boggy / along streamsides |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / beneficial plant / groundcover |
| Usage: | water or marshplant |
