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    Pleioblastus viridistriatus

    Also Known As

    • Arundinaria auricoma
    • Arundinaria viridi-striata
    • Arundinaria viristriata
    • Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'
    • Pleioblastus auricomis
    • Pleioblastus pygmaeus viridistriatus
    • Pleioblastus viridistriatus 'Dwarf Greenstripe'
    • Bamboo
    • Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo
    • Variegated Dwarf Bamboo

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, bamboo

    size

    • H: 1'-4'
    • W: 2"-10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    Pleioblastus viridistriatus plant details

    Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a slow-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover bamboo, grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pleioblastus viridistriatus

    Plant type: perennial groundcover bamboo, grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 2 IN - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, running, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pleioblastus viridistriatus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?The best of the variegated bamboos? (Hillier), the young leaves of this slowly spreading, 1-3' miniature are variably and very attractively striped with yellow; fine for container or groundcover; cut back to encourage bright new growth. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Ugroundcover comes as a mow-able surprise.to 18”

    By: Utility Research Garden

    Dwarf bamboo that runs, but is not as big a menace, caution is still advised

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A thicket forming, small bamboo. Bright, creamy yellow leaves, striped with green, are held on hollow, slender, jointed, green stems. Forms dense thicket by spreading, underground rhizomes, if space is limited it is best grown in a pot, the larger the better. Cut out stems as they become tatty.

    By: Zephs

    A cold hardy bamboo good to 0 °F. Leaves are chartreuse with dark green stripes. A stunning small bamboo that is very hardy. The bottom of the leaves have hairs discouraging mites.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    A semideciduous, slowly spreading bamboo that needs to be trimmed back each spring for it to remain attractive. It is very beautiful in the spring and early summer when clothed in chartreuse leaves with green stripes. Grows only 2-4'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pleioblastus viridistriatus plant

    How to Grow Pleioblastus viridistriatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

    See other plant types of Pleioblastus for your garden

    Pleioblastus pygmaeus

    aka Dwarf Bamboo, Pygmy Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Groundcover, Bamboo

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pleioblastus pygmaeus foliage by Alan Lorence
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    Pleioblastus chino 'Murakamianus'

    aka Pleioblastus chino 'Murakamiensis', Murakamiensis Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Groundcover, Bamboo

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 3'-20'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pleioblastus chino 'Murakamianus' foliage by Tejas Tropicals
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    Pleioblastus distichus

    aka Pleioblastus distichus 'Green Carpet', Pseudosasa disticha, Bamboo Select® Green Carpet™, Dwarf Fernleaf Bamboo, Dwarf Fernleaf Bamboo Green Carpet, Pygmy Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover, Bamboo

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pleioblastus distichus foliage by Red Panda Nursery
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    Pleioblastus fortunei

    aka Arundinaria fortunei, Arundinaria variegata, Pleiboblastus fortunei, Pleioblastus fortunei 'Bamboo Select®', Pleioblastus fortunei 'Little Zebra', Pleioblastus variegatus, Sasa pygmaea variegata, Bamboo Select® Little Zebra™, Dwarf Variegated Bamboo, Dwarf White Stripe Bamboo, Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo, Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo Little Zebra

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like, Bamboo

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-4'

    Width: 2'-10'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pleioblastus fortunei foliage by Tejas Tropicals
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    Pleioblastus viridistriatus 'Chrysophyllus'

    aka Chrysophyllus Dwarf Yellow Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Bamboo

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pleioblastus viridistriatus 'Chrysophyllus' foliage by Tejas Tropicals
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