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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
PHRAGMITES australis
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (pure seed) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Origin: | Temperate and tropical areas all over the world |
| Special Features: | Strong growing, tall grass for wetlands. This ecotype has proved invasive in Eastern North America. There exists a native Eastern North American ecotype of the Common Reed for this region that is less aggressive. Can also be used to prevent waterside erosion and has been found effective in remediation efforts to remove chemical contaminants from polluted water. |
| Historical: | Young shoots are edible and roots can be boiled. Anecdotal medicinal use for treatment of bronchitis. The reeds are used traditionally in Europe for thatched roofs. |
| Basic Colour: | (white / cream) |
| Flower Colour: | purplish-brown turning to silver |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z9
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| Foliage: | tall canes with arching lateral leaves |
| Growth Habit: | erect / rhizomatous / vigorous |
| Height with Flowers: | 300 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 120 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | boggy / along streamsides |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / beneficial plant / groundcover |
| Usage: | water or marshplant |
| Portion weight: | 0.03 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.10526 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
9500 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
2 Gram |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | deep open flats |
| Sowing Direction: |
(17) Waterplants must be sown in waterproof plastic trays or similar containers containing a nutritious muddy compost. Fill water up to 1 cm over the top of the compost. Keep the trays at warm temperatures of approximately +22°C [72°F].
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Sowing to Germination: | 2 - 4 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 8 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") / 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
