Fargesia 'Rufa'

Dragon's Head Bamboo

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-10

A new, clump-forming variety with orangish-red culm sheaths. This variety has a non-invasive root system. A smaller stature, perfect for a smaller garden, courtyard setting or a large container. This is hardy in the midwest, shooting up new culms each year.

Height

8-10 Feet

Spread

3-8 Feet

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

THis bamboo will tolerate sun, but prefers protection from the hot afternoon sun.

Good Companions

Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus ), Chinese False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis), Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone ), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Yellow Archangel (Groundcover- Lamiastrum galeobdolon), Lungwort (Pulmonaria saccharata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
• Crafts
• Dried Flowers
• Containers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained