Phragmites australis - Common reed

Common reed (Phragmites australis) is a tall, fast-spreading perennial grass of shallow water and wet soil, found in wetlands and riverbanks on nearly every continent. Its running rootstock forms large, persistent stands that are difficult to eradicate once established.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Hardiness zone 10¹
• Moist soil¹
• Wet soil¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹
• Fibre¹
• Fuel¹
• Biomass¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Soil stabilization¹
• Ground cover¹

Footnotes

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