Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

Giant Cane

Arundinaria gigantea, Poaceae

Zones
5–9
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common CamasCamas quamash
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Job's TearsCoix lacryma-jobi

Giant cane forms dense thickets that suppress other grass species through competition

Durum WheatTriticum turgidum subsp. durum

Giant cane forms dense stands that suppress cereal crops through light and nutrient competition

Common Questions

What zones does Giant Cane grow in?

Giant Cane grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Giant Cane?

Good companions for Giant Cane include Common Camas.

Design guilds with Giant Cane and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free