Cinna arundinacea - Sweet Wood-reed Grass

Cinna arundinacea - Sweet Wood-reed GrassSizes available: TBD, coming in 2026 Basics: zones 4 7, 2 6' x 1 2', part sun to part shade, many flowered panicle blooms green in the late summer and matures to tan, needs consistent moisture in the sunniest spots, but can deal with some drying out, likes a nutritious soil. Common names: Sweet Wood reed Grass, Wool Reed Grass, Stout Reed Grass, Common Wood Reed, Stout Woodreed Family: Poaceae Origin Distribution: This grass has a wide distribution in

Sizes available: TBD, coming in 2026

Basics: zones 4-7, 2-6' x 1-2', part sun to part shade, many flowered panicle blooms green in the late summer and matures to tan, needs consistent moisture in the sunniest spots, but can deal with some drying out, likes a nutritious soil.

Common names: Sweet Wood-reed Grass, Wool Reed Grass, Stout Reed Grass, Common Wood Reed, Stout Woodreed

Family: Poaceae

Origin/Distribution: This grass has a wide distribution in eastern and central North America. "At risk" in Massachusetts and Vermont. Native to Maine.

Habitat: Found in open, wet woodlands, shady ditches, wet edges, river and stream floodplains.

More: Lovely seeded for wildflower bouquets. More coming soon.

Source: sown at Honey Petal Plants with seed from Prairie Moon Nursery

Image credits: Prairie Moon Nursery