Family Poaceae
Garden origin

This upright, graceful bamboo is extremely attractive, the canes vary in colour from a fresh green to a deep purple/black, small, delicate green leaves. Is suitable for pot culture and its dense habit makes it ideal as a hedge or screen. Usually well behaved and non-invasive.
Grow in moist but well-drained fertile soil in shade/part shade.

Height and spread after 3 – 4 years 2.5m x 2.5m
Mature height and spread after 6 – 7 years 4m x 4m