Arundo donax 'Golden Chain' (Giant reed 'Golden Chain')

Cultivation

Prefers moist conditions in full sun with shelter from strong winds. Will tolerate most soils. Considered an invasive species in a number of introduced areas. Listed on the Wildlife Order (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = High
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading, Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic