Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Arundo

Species:

Arundo formosana subsp. formosana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, brown

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Vegetative propagation through rhizomes is more common and reliable.

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