How to Grow and Care for Cane

Giant cane, *Arundinaria gigantea*, or American Bamboo is a tall, invasive perennial grass found from Florida to New York. It spreads through creeping rhizomes and rarely, seeds. This cane prefers moist soil and can form very dense clusters, but in colder areas, the foliage will die off in the winter, and the root system will survive to regrow when the weather gets warm again.

Switchcane (Arundinaria tecta) is a species of bamboo native to the southeast United States that grows in moist habitats. It can form dense stands, known as canebrakes, which provide cover for wildlife including the canebrake rattlesnake. It also serves as host to several butterfly species. Native Americans used the stems for making baskets.