Common reed

Common reed (Phragmites australis) is a perennial small shrub, shrub, or grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. White fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows rapidly from rhizomes to a height of about 13 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: sprigs. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-8.7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Phragmites australis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Phragmites Category:Native shrubs Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs