Common Reed
Phragmites australis
Family: Poaceae
Common Reed grows in full sun and prefers wet marsh soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Common Reed
Common Reed growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet marsh soil with a soil pH of 5.0-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Common Reed as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Common Reed (Phragmites australis) is listed in the Poaceae family and categorized as a grass with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1319
- Family
- Poaceae
- Plant type
- Grass
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Common Reed is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet marsh soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet marsh soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-8.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.