Phragmites australis |
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass Hardiness zones: 9-13 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to aquatic Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost |
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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, NT, SA, ACT, TAS, Europe-W Russia, Russia, UK, Atlantic Islands, North Africa, Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent, Himalayas, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, North America, USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America Other Botanical Names: Arundo australis, A. vulgaris, A. phragmites, Phragmites communis, P. vulgaris Other Common Names: | ||||||||
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