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Tall Reed (Phragmites karka)

Tall Reed (Phragmites karka) is a tall, perennial grass forming dense stands in wetlands and disturbed areas. It has broad leaves and feathery flower plumes.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, including wet, poorly drained, and saline soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Generally does not require fertilization.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged.

Thrives in wetland environments and can tolerate submersion.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, including wet, poorly drained, and saline soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures once established.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Generally does not require fertilization.

Over-fertilization can be detrimental.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

Spreading

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-Green

Leaf Type

Linear, lanceolate

Flower Size

15-40 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Arundo karka Retz.
Calamagrostis karka (Retz.) J.F.Gmel.
Oxyanthe japonica (Steud.) Steud.
Phragmites cinctus (Hook.f.) B.S.Sun
Phragmites laxiflorus Steud.
Phragmites nepalensis Nees ex Steud.
Sericura japonica Steud.
Trichoon karka (Retz.) Roth
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusPhragmites
  • speciesPhragmites karka
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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