Phragmites australis Common reed (Gramineae)

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Phragmites australis
Common reed
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The Phragmites australis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common reed. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. communis. P. vulgaris. Arundo phragmites.

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Latin Name:  Phragmites australis
Common Name:  Common reed
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Cav.)Trin. ex Steud.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.6   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Shallow water and wet soil, avoiding extremely poor soils and very acid habitats[17].

Cultivation Notes: Thrives in deep moisture retentive soils[162] as well as on the edges of ponds and in shallow water[200]. Tolerant of saline water[169]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[200]. This species is very fast growing with a very vigorous and invasive running rootstock, it can form very large stands in wetlands[200, 238]. It is unsuitable for planting into small spaces[200, 238]. The flowering heads are often used in dried flower arrangements[238]. There are some named forms, selected for their ornamental value[238].

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