species
Phragmites australis
Common reed
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Phragmites australis belongs to the family Poaceae, also known as Common reed, native to the UK. It grows in full sun or part shade, where the ground is neutral and in poorly drained or boggy conditions. It tolerates coastal exposure.
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What this plant needs
- Aspect
- Full sun, Part shade
- Acidity
- Neutral
- Moisture
- Poorly drained, Boggy
- Coastal
- Tolerates salt wind
- In the UK
- Native
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