About

This decorative grass, reaching 50-200cm, with arching foliage forming a clump. It produces feathery flower heads.

About the genus

Phyllostachys are attractive, large, evergreen bamboos with running rhizomes, although in cool temperate climates may initially behave like clump-forming genera. Canes grooved on alternate sides between the nodes, with usually two leafy branches at each node

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

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