About

A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with a fountain-like habit of narrow leaves. It bears ornamental plumes. 'Tsuyu-zasa' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Sasaella are small, extremely vigorous bamboos, very wide-spreading with very slender, erect, canes bearing horizontal branches with lance-shaped 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