Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Sasa

Species:

Sasa palmata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid , Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers sheltered, shaded areas in native habitat