Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Phragmites

Species:

Phragmites karka

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, waterlogged, clayey or silty soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist to waterlogged

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and riverbanks