Also known as River Cane · 1 saves

Arundinaria

Arundinaria, the genus most gardeners know as river cane. We track 1 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.

1 varieties1 speciesZones 5–9Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Arundinaria varieties

Species of Arundinaria

Each one is a parent of the varieties above.

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Arundinaria questions

How many types of Arundinaria are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Arundinaria varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1 real gardeners — are shown first above.

What zones does Arundinaria grow in?

Across its varieties, Arundinaria covers USDA Zones 5–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Arundinaria bloom?

Most Arundinaria varieties bloom in early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Arundinaria should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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