high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread
45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light
partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH
Typical Uses
Ground cover.
Special Characteristics
During the winter, Pleioblastus pygmaeus continues to provide interest in your garden.
Cautions
Be advised that Pleioblastus pygmaeus (dwarf fern-leaf bamboo) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.
