About
A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes. 'Aureostriata' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Shibataea are low-growing evergreen bamboos, very slowly spread to form clumps of vegetation with slightly sinuous, slender canes and lance-shaped 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