Pleioblastus argenteostriatus is an evergreen perennial bamboo or grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pleioblastus argenteostriatus
Plant type: perennial bamboo or grass (or grassy in appearance)
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pleioblastus argenteostriatus
USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
One of the most shade-tolerant, this moderately spreading 2-3' tall bamboo has dark blue-green leaves variously striped with white or yellow; a fine potted specimen or contained groundcover for the shade. PSh-Sh/M
This is a nice boldly variegated plant; much more compact than the yellow dwarf , indeed the habit is almost tufted. Dick brought us this years ago (the tag had long since vanished). We have struggled to produce commercial quantities. Still it is a bamboo and prudent caution is advised, in some settings it may become weedy