How to Grow and Care for Common reed

Common reed, also known as Phragmites, Reed Grass, Cane Grass, Danube reed

Common reed thrives in wet environments and tolerates a broad range of soil types, highlighting its adaptability. Special care points include managing its invasive growth habit by containment or regular pruning, and ensuring consistent moisture levels without waterlogging. Generally, common reed has a low-maintenance care regime, suitable for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Common reed

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-8
Planting Time	Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-10

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Common reed is a robust, tall perennial grass that typically stands about 6 to 13 feet (1.8 to 4 meters) high. Its broad, lance-shaped leaves can grow up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in width and are often a grey-green hue. The stems are erect and sturdy, terminating in dense, feathery flower spikes during late summer. These flowering heads start purplish and mature to a tan or beige. Common reed possesses a vigorous rhizome system that allows it to form dense and expansive stands, capable of thriving in soggy soils and even submerged in standing water up to 3 feet (0.9 meters) deep.