Norfolk reed or common reed
Description
Phragmites australis has large, feathery flower spikes that can be seen blowing in the breeze from late summer onward, beginning as dark purple and slowly fading beige/brown.
Top tip: Often used in water filtration reed beds so if grown just in pea gravel in a 10ltr planting basket, it can be really useful in combating green water and blanket weed..
Flowers: June/July
Height: 100+cm
Propagation: Forms a mat of tangled roots that are difficult to separate, but can provide rooted offsets.
Depth of water over the crate: 0-40cm
Planting: Plant into 10lt planting crate using pea gravel.
