About
This decorative grass, reaching 50-200cm, with a fountain-like habit of narrow leaves. It bears ornamental plumes. 'Damarapa' is valued in garden settings.
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, 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