Himalayacalamus planatus (H. asper, Neomicrocalamus microphyllus)) Size:5 gallon rocky soil & dry conditions

rocky soil & dry conditions

Grows up to 8 feet tall

bees and other pollinators

turn brilliant orange-red in the fall

Yellow star-shaped flowers form in long conical clusters from the center of the rosettes in late winter

Himalayacalamus planatus (H. asper, Neomicrocalamus microphyllus)) Size:5 gallon rocky soil & dry conditionsPrincess Bamboo, Red Bamboo: Attractive dense clumping bamboo. 1 1 2" wide culms. In more sun, the culms turn maroon to almost black with delicate purplish green leaves. In shade, the culms remain rich green with white node rings. Culms get darker, sometimes almost black, in winter. Grows in a fountainlike shape 15 20' tall. Part sun to part shade. Medium water. Deer and fire resistant.