Arundo donax 'Peppermint Stick' is a fast-growing deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall bronze flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) Plant family: poaceae Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall Flowers: bronze blooms in fall Uses: screen, tropical-looking
USDA Zones: 6a - 10b Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun Watering frequency: even moisture - regular Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained
Arundo donax Peppermint Stick is a large growing reed that can get up to 10 feet tall. It is very hardy even here in zone 6. Plants keep the variegation all summer with out fading as the regular variegated form will fade to green by the end of summer.
Awesome selection with bold white and cream variegation that does not fade as the season progresses. Awesome is a mandatory descriptor for any perennial that is 12 feet tall. 8" tawny plumes in late summer are nice but hardly needed. Likes it moist to wet and not found to be invasive.
