I see it growing here a lot. Grows in soggy areas.

I think I've found it:

Phragmites australis
http://plants.usda.gov/java/pr...

I have the same plant growing here and been trying for a long time to identify it. I believe you are correct in you ID and solve the problem for both of us.

glad I could help

Off to put it in the database...

I agree, Phragmites australis, common reed. I've always kind of liked the looks of it but it's become invasive in some areas here in Florida.

Phragmites australis is listed as a native plant, but recent studies have shown that some stands are an introduce variety and may be the reason for the current invasiveness

. http://www.invasiveplants.net/...

Yes, there are some that are native and one that came from Europe long ago that has become invasive: http://www.nps.gov/plants/alie...

I think they are kind of pretty myself, at the bottom of this page there are photo's of the Gulf Coast type and Eurasian type showing the differences in appearance: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu...