About

A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with arching foliage forming a clump. It produces feathery flower heads.

About the genus

Sasa are small bamboos with vigorously-running, rapidly-spreading rhizomes, forming a thicket of erect stems bearing relatively broad leaves

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