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| Main characteristics | Phragmites australis is a rhizomatous marsh plant from which reeds grow, normally reaching a height of 2 metres. The leaves are narrow and long, grey-green in colour |
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| Inflorescences | The inflorescences are plumes composed of many brown spikes |
| Flowering period | June – September |
| Plant uses | Phragmites australis is a very invasive plant. It is suitable for basins for phyto-purification, but not for ornamental ponds, as the rhizomes easily come out of the pots and can pierce the pond liner |
| Edibility | The rhizomes are edible and can be dried, coarsely ground and used as porridge. The young buds can be eaten raw or cooked |
| Planting depth | From 0 to -20 cm of depth |
| Plant height | Over 2 meters in height |
| Recommended basket | Micro-perforated square basket 35×35 cm or 45 cm diameter round tub (if you want to prevent rhizomes from piercing the pond liner) |
| Soil to use | Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome |
| Exposure | Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day |
| PH tolerated | Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 5.5 to 8 |
| Frost Resistance | Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures |
| Origin | Native plant of Europe |
| Shipped plant | In temporary 10×10 basket |
