Decorative herbaceous for ponds, banks and gardens in maritime areas. The plant is used for waste waters treatment.
The stems were used to link churros (a Spanish pastry) in the past and also to make wicker baskets. The stems are edible, sweet-tasting.
Evergreen growing up to 1.5m. Groups of spherical flowers at the end of the very strong stems. The leaves are very pointed.
Prefers humid soils but not flooded ones. Fast growing. Diseases resistent. For a more compact shape trim at the end of winter.
Direct sowing in spring.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Brown |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | Coastal garden, Edible, Gardening, Greenfilter, Restoration, Riverbanks |
Seeds per gram | 14.200 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |