Pleioblastus argenteostr. 'Pumilus'

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus "Pumilus" is an evergreen, ground covering bamboo with a low and dense habit. However, this bamboo proliferates quickly and forms long shoots. The leaves are narrow, lanceolate, up to 10 cm long and colored blue-green, they stand on thin gray culms. This bamboo likes a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade and a moist, but well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Pleioblastus argenteostriatus "Pumilus" is reasonably to hardy, but prefers a sheltered place. It is only moderately drought tolerant, dislikes direct sea breezes, tolerates air pollution and is virtually unaffected by diseases or pests.