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Phragmites australis

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This is the common reed, so well-known from pictures of thatched rooves and harvesting in the Norfolk broads. It is a vigorous grower with long flat pointed grey-green leaves that turn golden in autumn. The flower stems that appear from late summer onwards can be up to 3m in height with plumes of purplish-brown shiny flowers. Can be invasive!
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Height: 
Tall (approx.300cm)
Aspect: 
Sun
Soil type: 
Moist
Form: 
Semi-evergreen
Description

Description

This is the common reed, so well-known from pictures of thatched rooves and harvesting in the Norfolk broads. It is a vigorous grower with long flat pointed grey-green leaves that turn golden in autumn. The flower stems that appear from late summer onwards can be up to 3m in height with plumes of purplish-brown shiny flowers. Can be invasive!
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