QUICK IDENTIFICATION
- Hollow stems
- Blue-green alternate leaves along top half of stem
- Dense plumes at top of plant are Christmas tree-shaped
- Height 6 to 15 feet
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Type | Information |
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Toxicity | Non-toxic. |
Control | Mowing and aquatic herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
Habitat | Interior wetlands, lake margins, roadside ditches, and other low, wet areas. |
Root | Horizontal roots producing new shoots. |
Leaf Shape | Long, flat and lance-shaped. |
Lifespan | Perennial; two years or longer. |
Priority 1A Weed | Not present or limited presence in Montana. If you think you’ve found this plant, please contact your county weed coordinator or MT Department of Agriculture immediately! |
Similar Looking Plants | Native common reed. |
Important Information | Native Phragmites can contain little black spots, which are from a fungus that only affects the native species, so it is a good identifier. Proper identification fo this plant is difficult, so please consult and expert for proper ID. |