Also known as Giant Reed · 15 gardener saves
Arundo: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Arundo, the genus most gardeners know as giant reed. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Arundo varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Arundo questions
How many types of Arundo are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Arundo varieties. The most popular — ranked by 15 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Arundo grow in?
Across its varieties, Arundo covers USDA Zones 6–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Arundo bloom?
Most Arundo varieties bloom in late summer, late summer to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Arundo 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.
Keep exploring
Arundo shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Arundo in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
