Cinna arundinacea

Common Wood Reed

Foliage to 4′, green seed heads that gradually change to golden-brown. This native reed prefers some shade and damp soil. Food source for grazing animals and waterfowl.

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: June
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Shade to Part Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Woodland
    • Wet Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Green
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 6" to 10"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg