Pleioblastus pygmaeus

A dwarf bamboo native to the forests and woods of eastern Asia and Japan, Pleioblastus pygmaeus has small narrow, lush green leaves and forms a dense carpet once established. A superb ground cover plant for suppressing weed or adding leafy interest to gardens or woody areas!

• Position: Sun or shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Low spreading bamboo.
  • Height: up to 60 cm (2 ft)
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft)+

• Notes: As this plant can spread, in smaller gardens Pleioblastus pygmaeus is usually best planted in an area with restricted root space, for example at the edge of a border or path.