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Pleioblastus fortunei

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant has deep green and white foliage.
Typical Uses Accent, container, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Pleioblastus fortunei (little zebra spreading bamboo) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.