About

A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes.

About the genus

Himalayacalamus are clump-forming bamboos with hollow, glossy, sometimes attractively-striped or stained canes and glaucous green leaves

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible