Common Reed | Phragmites australis in Family Poaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

Grasses and Sedge type plants are popular around and in the edges (margins à marginal plants) of ponds. These plants tend to grow quite tall so be careful where you use them. The Rush Fuirena is this kind of aquatic plant.

The aquatic plant Phragmites australis whose common name is Common Reed which belongs to the family Poaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Common Reed is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Thin leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Common Reed are narrow.

This plant does not produce flowers of any significance.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Phragmites australis whose common name is Common Reed blooms in summer and spring

Phragmites australis belongs to the plant family Poaceae. Like most aquatic plants Common Reed needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.

Common Reed can reach a height of 5 feet.