• Photo of Arundo donax 'Variegata' (Arundo donax 'Variegata's)

Plant Profile: Arundo donax 'Variegata'

Names

Giant Variegated Mediterranean Rush

  • Photo of Arundo donax 'Variegata' (Arundo donax 'Variegata's)

Phonetic Spelling:a-RUN-doh DON-aks vair-ee-ah-GAY-ta

Genus:Arundo

Species:donax

Family:Poaceae

Cultivate in containers ranging from 5 to 20 gallons, ensuring a water depth of 1 to 6 inches. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is ideally suited for expansive water gardens. However, it is highly invasive and challenging to eliminate, and it is not as cold-tolerant as similar species.

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Arundo donax 'Variegata' Feature Summary

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Tags

#evergreen
#full sun tolerant
#water garden
#ornamental grass
#water plant
#wet sites
#partial shade tolerant
#container plants

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Arundo donax 'Variegata' Feature Summary

Leaves
White and green leaves, like bamboo
Green
White
Variegated
Whole Plant Traits
Water Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Frequent Standing Water
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Flowers
Purple/Lavender
White
Landscape

Arundo donax 'Variegata' Leaves

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Leaf Description

White and green leaves, like bamboo

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Leaf Color

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Green
spa
Variegated
spa
White

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Deciduous Leaf Fall Color

spa
Gold/Yellow

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Arundo donax 'Variegata' Attributes

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Arundo donax 'Variegata' Whole Plant Traits

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Arundo donax 'Variegata' Cultural Conditions

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Arundo donax 'Variegata': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Arundo donax 'Variegata' Flowers

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Flower Color

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Purple/Lavender
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White

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Arundo donax 'Variegata' Stem

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Arundo donax 'Variegata' Landscape

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Arundo donax 'Variegata': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland