About

An ornamental grass, reaching 30-150cm, with arching foliage forming an attractive clump. It produces feathery flower heads. 'Chennevières' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Fargesia are compact, densely clump-forming evergreen bamboos with slender arching canes and several small branches at each node bearing copious narrow leaves

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting, gravel gardens

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back in late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRust in humid conditions