PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS
PACKET CONTAINS 150 SEEDS
Phragmites is a wetland grass that is a fast growing and forms extensive dense thickets. Grows in wet places especially at the edge of ponds, streams and tidal waters. It is a great nutrient soaker and has been used in constructed wetlands and reed beds for that very purpose. Robust rhizomatous perennial which can grow to 4 metres high.
- Perennial Grass
- Tolerates frosts
- Wetlands
| Method |
Sow Direct or Raise Seedlings. Well drained soil media Watering Method: Bog Method/ Capillary |
| Sowing Depth | Surface sow. Cover lightly with sand. Keep Moist |
| When to sow in Australia |
Tropical: All year Temperate: Spring, Summer, Autumn Cool climate: Spring to Summer |
| Germination | 2 - 3 weeks at 10 – 30°C |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Height | 200 - 400cm |
| Position | Full Sun. Full to part shade |