Phragmites australis (Poaceae)

Common reed,   Carrizo

A huge, variable grass, found on every continent except Antarctica and especially common in freshwater and brackish wetlands in the world's temperate zones. Sturdy and upright, it usually grows 1 - 3m tall. The canes have been widely used for thatching. Leaves are grey-green, to 5cm wide. The large terminal inflorescences appear in August or September, opening golden-tan to bronze-purple, drying to translucent silver.
Ht. 1 - 3m. Very hardy


Price
  9cm pot       £2.50       Available Sept 2004