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Bamboo or not bamboo?

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:38 pm
by needmore
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Nope, not bamboo but it damn sure looks like a Sasa sp. , common name tiger grass - Thysanolaena maxima. Should get to around 8' with a vase shaped profile, I think it is a handsome devil, Google some images of it to see mature forms. Vendor said he thinks mine will get to 8' yet this year but that seems optimistic, only 2-3 months before it gets cold here.

Re: Bamboo or not bamboo?

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:39 pm
by Rufledt
Could have fooled me! Even the fully grown plants look very much like bamboo except for the flowers. Too bad it looks like it's for zone 7-10, might not like my zone 5 winters, I could use some sun tolerant clumping grasses like that.

Re: Bamboo or not bamboo?

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:10 pm
by Alan_L
That looks fabulous Brad! Keep us posted on how it does before going dormant. I might have to try that as an annual next year. :)

Rufledt -- not zone 7, as it's only hardy to -2ÂșC.

Re: Bamboo or not bamboo?

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:31 pm
by needmore
Updated Dec 1st
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Re: Bamboo or not bamboo?

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:35 pm
by Alan_L
So nice, and 4x in size in just 2 months? (that's what it looks like). Have you been giving it much water?

Re: Bamboo or not bamboo?

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:13 pm
by needmore
Yes, it was watered daily, the vendor says this is only half-size thus far, should exceed 7 feet.