About
This decorative grass, reaching 50-200cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes. 'Jim Dawe' 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
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible