Pleioblastus pygmaeus 'Distichus'

Pleioblastus pygmaeus "Distichus" is an evergreen dwarf bamboo with a low-growing ground cover habit. The leaves are dark green fan-like and are on medium green culms. This bamboo likes a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade and a moist, but well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Pleioblastus pygmaeus "Distichus" is 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.