Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Pleioblastus

Species:

Pleioblastus simonii

USDA Symbol:

PLSI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested areas with organic-rich soil