Plants in genus arundo
Arundo formosana
Arundo formosana is a dwarf version of the giant reed grass, native to Taiwan, and grows up to 8 feet tall. It spreads by thick rhizomes and produces airy plumes in late summer. This ornamental grass is suitable for sunny locations and adds a vertical element to garden landscapes.
Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick'
Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick' is a deer-resistant plant native to Mediterranean freshwater wetlands. It features variegated leaves with green and white stripes and forms 12-foot tall canes topped with bronze-colored plumes in fall. The plant thrives in full sun and average to wet soils.
Arundo donax 'Golden Chain'
Arundo donax 'Golden Chain' is a UK selection of giant reed grass, forming 7-foot tall upright stalks with medium green leaves edged in gold. This plant holds its color all season and is smaller and less vigorous than its parent variety, Arundo donax 'Versicolor'.