Giant Reed | Arundo donax

Photo Credit: Rebekah D. Wallace

Photo Credit: Joseph M. DiTomaso

Photo Credit: Chuck Bargeron



Semi-woody, inflexible, hollow, corn-like stems. Leaves are alternate, flat blade-like and rough to touch. Long, dense, plumes of cream-colored, purplish or brown stemmed flowers.
Plant Details
Habitat Notes | Riparian areas, ditches, riverbanks and streamsides; well-draining soils. |
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Mature Height | 20’ |