Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo

Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo

Arundinaria variegata

Poaceae (Grass Family)

▲ ▼ new colony forming new shoots, about 6-8 inches tall

▲ close-up of leaves, showing white stripes

Arundinaria variegata: Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo

No known location on/near campus.

• Asian, running (creeping perennial) warm-season bamboo grass that grows 12-18" tall and forms dense colonies
• Leaf blades are short and broad (1/2-3/4" wide by 3-6" long) on short, stiff, branched stems and have white stripes running lengthwise on leaf blades
• May take awhile to become established and begin spreading, but can spread several feet per year after established
• Prefers part sun to moderate shade, for best leaf color, but can tolerate full sun (white stripes get more yellow or may fade out)
• Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soils, but can tolerate drier soils
• Can spread into lawns, but mowing will keep it from being evident