Pygmy Bamboo, Dwarf Bamboo
Arundinaria pygmaea
Poaceae (Grass Family)
▲ colony of shoots about 8-10 inches tall
▲▼ close-up of shoots, showing the upper-stem branching
Arundinaria pygmaea: Pygmy Bamboo
Location on campus: on west side of parking lot between Glass and Temple Hall on MSU 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
· May take awhile to become established and begin spreading, but can spread several feet per year after established
· Prefers part sun to moderate shade, but can tolerate full sun
· Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soils, but can tolerate drier soils
· Can spread into lawns, but mowing will keep it from being evident