About
An ornamental grass, reaching 30-150cm, with arching foliage forming an attractive clump. It produces feathery flower heads. 'Aureostriatus' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Pleioblastus are evergreen bamboos, diverse in size and habit, with vigorously-spreading rhizomes forming dense thickets of slender canes bearing several leafy branches at each node
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