RHS 2002 Other common names
distaff cane, great reed, reed grass, Spanish cane, vineyard cane, water reed
Grass Like
This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in Northern Ireland – see Cultivation section for details. A rhizomatous perennial, forming spreading clumps of tall bamboo-like stems up to 5m tall with arching, strap-shaped blue-green leaves. Upright panicles with purplish tints may appear in autumn
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres