The reeds as reeds and ornamental grass
The real reed or reed (Phragmites australis) belongs to the ornamental grasses, more precisely the panicle grasses and grows in wetlands and waters. It occurs worldwide and is therefore also with us hardy. More features of the reed can be found in our Characteristics.
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- Plant cattails in the garden or by the pond
- Is reed under nature protection?
- Filigree and decorative - the Chinese reed 'Eulalia'
The subspecies of the reed
| German name | Botanical name | size | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common reed | Phragmites australis ssp. australis | up to 4 meters | |
| Giant reeds | Phragmites australis ssp. altissimus | up to 10 meters | |
| Dwarf reeds | Phragmites australis ssp. humilis | up to 1.2 meters | needs one despite its small size Root lock |
| Reed 'Aurea' | Phragmites australis 'Aurea' | up to 2 meters | yellow-green leaves |
| Reed 'Variegatus' | Phragmites australis 'Variegatus' | up to 1.5 meters | yellow-green leaves |
| Reed 'Pseudodonax' | Phragmites australis 'Pseudodonax' | up to 5 meters |
The Chinese reed
The Chinese reed is particularly popular for gardening. The Chinese reed also belongs to the sweet grasses and looks quite similar to the real reed. Unlike the reed, it is not native to us, but comes from Asia - as the name suggests. There are many different varieties of Chinese reed, which differ in their flower color and even their leaf color, among other things.
Chinese reeds
| German name | Botanical name | size | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese reed | Miscanthus sinensis | approx. 2.50m | beautiful autumn colors |
| Giant Chinese reeds | Miscanthus × giganteus | up to 4 meters | grows fast, tall and dense |
| Zebra grass, Porcupine grass | Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' | approx. 1.75 meters | green-yellow striped |
| Chinese reed 'Far East' | Miscanthus sinensis 'Far East' | approx. 1.60m | turns reddish in autumn |
| Chinese reed 'Malepartus' | Miscanthus sinensis 'Malepartus' | approx. 1.75m | turns golden to red-brown in autumn |
The cattail
The is also often referred to as reed Cattailwhich, however, is visually different from the other two with its panicle-like fronds, mainly due to its elongated bulb. The leaves, however, look very reed-like, which is probably why I like to go to the unofficial Reed species is counted. There are 16 to 25 types of cattail, the following are the five most important in our latitudes:
The main varieties of the cattail
| German name | Botanical name | size | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulrushes, also lamp cleaners | Typha | up to 4 meters | |
| Narrow-leaved cattail | Typha angustifolia | approx. 2 metres | |
| Broad-leaved cattail | Typha latifolia | approx. 3 meter | |
| Laxmann's cattail | Typha laxmannii | approx. 2.10 meters | short pistons |
| Dwarf flask | Typha minima | approx. 1.40 meters | almost circular pistons |
| Shuttleworth cattails, also gray cattails | Typha shuttleworthii | approx. 2 metres | Cattail silver gray |
