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