PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS

Robust stems bearing deciduous, flat, linear, mid or slightly gray green leaves. From late summer to mid or late autumn, they produce large, plumed, silky hairy panicles of 3-11 flowered spikelets, which are useful dried arrangements. P. australis is the only species commonly grown, it is vigorous and invasive, especially at the water's edge.

SYNOPSIS

Mature Size / Spread / Form	3m / Indefinite / Rhizomatous perennial
Foliage Color	Grey - green / Silky yellow
Growth Rate	Fast
Sunlight tolerance	High
Wind tolerance	Medium
Salinity tolerance	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
family name	GRAMINEAE / POACEAE