dwarf fern-leaf bamboo
Pleioblastus viridistriatus
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Columnar
- Foliage color
- Gold/yellow, green
Garden uses
Notes
Dwarf fern-leaf bamboo (Pleioblastus viridistriatus) is a grass for borders, containers, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows at a rapid rate and forms a columnar clump of gold and green foliage 3 to 6 feet tall. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Give it room to spread, since it can fill a space fast.
Pairs well with Oakleaf hydrangea, Autumn fern, and Foam flower.
Native range
Asia.