Fishscale Bamboo

Phyllostachys heteroclada

Also known as: Phyllostachys purpurata

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Phyllostachys
Species:
Phyllostachys heteroclada
USDA Symbol:
PHHE19

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
900 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to riverbanks and wetlands