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Common Reed

Phragmites australis, Poaceae

Zones
3–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Broad-Leaf CattailTypha latifolia broad
Nutrient Accumulation
Narrow-Leaf CattailTypha angustifolia
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

English WalnutJuglans regia

Walnut trees produce juglone which can inhibit growth of many plants including grasses

CattailTypha latifolia

Common reed aggressively outcompetes cattails through allelopathy and dense rhizome systems

BulrushSchoenoplectus tabernaemontani

Bulrush is often displaced by aggressive common reed expansion in wetland habitats

Uses

Functions

BiomassWater FiltrationWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Common Reed grow in?

Common Reed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Common Reed?

Good companions for Common Reed include Broad-Leaf Cattail, Narrow-Leaf Cattail.

Design guilds with Common Reed and see companion relationships visually.

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