Phragmites australis

Species

Also called common reed, Phragmites communis

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Phragmites australis
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Fact sheet

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Typeperennial

“perennial” — Phragmites - Wikipedia

Days to germination28–42 days

from Phragmites · “first 4–6 weeks” — How to Grow Phragmites: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Germination temperature61–77 °F

from Phragmites · “16 to 25°C” — Common Reed | Vermont Invasives

Lightfull sun to partial shade

from Phragmites · “Maximum biomass achieved in full sun” — How to Grow Phragmites: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Soil pH5.5–8.5

from Phragmites · “Soil pH 5.5 – 8.5” — How to Grow Phragmites: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Hardiness zones-10 °C

from Phragmites · “frost tolerant to –10 °C dormant rhizomes” — How to Grow Phragmites: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Spacing12–20 in

from Phragmites · “Space rhizomes 30–50 cm apart” — How to Grow Phragmites: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Height118–180 in

from Phragmites · “15 feet” — Phragmites Fact Sheet - Pennsylvania Sea Grant

Propagationseed

from Phragmites · “seed” — Common Reed | Vermont Invasives

Start indoors6–8 weeks before last frost

from Phragmites · “6-8 weeks” — Phragmites Fact Sheet - Pennsylvania Sea Grant

Ready whenturns brown, inflorescences persist

from Phragmites · “turns brown, and the inflorescences persist” — Common Reed | Vermont Invasives

Edible partsornamental

“ornamental” — Phragmites - Wikipedia

Pestsaphids, spider mites, fungal leaf spots

from Phragmites · “Aphids, Spider mites, and occasional fungal leaf spots” — How to Grow Phragmites: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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