PLEIOBLASTUS distichus 'Mini'

Like the species but only 8-12" high

PLEIOBLASTUS fortunei

Green and white striped leaves persistent.

PLEIOBLASTUS pygmaeus

Similar to Pl. distichus except leaves hairy below. Many small bamboos often sold under this name.

PLEIOBLASTUS viridistriatus

Golden yellow with green stripes hairy on lower surface.

PLEIOBLASTUS viridistriatus 'Chrysophyllus'

Leaves are yellow with faint green stripes.

PSEUDOSASA japonica

Erect culms w/ large leaves 12" long x 1.5" less invasive than most runners. Good in pots.

SASA tsuboiana Bamboo Select®

Evergreen groundcover bamboo with great cold tolerance. Its large leaves hang vertically, giving a tropical appearance. PLEASE NOTE: This bamboo will not survive in dry or desert climates. This bamboo is also not recommended for full sun.

SASAELLA masamuneana albostriata

Green leaves albostriata white striped leaf.

SASAELLA ramosa

Rampant runner suitable for growing in pots or for erosion control.

SEMIARUNDINARIA fastuosa 'Viridis'

Similar to Narihira or Temple except that the culms remain green.

SEMIARUNDINARIA makinoi

The culms soon turn reddish-brown. An attractive small bamboo suitable for growing pots.

SEMIARUNDINARIA yashadake 'Kimmei'

Culms are yellow with green grooves; leaves are yellow striped.

THAMNOCALAMUS tessellatus

Open clumper culms one foot apart.

PHYLLOSTACHYS aurea

One to several short internodes at base of culm.

PHYLLOSTACHYS aurea 'Flavescens inversa'

Yellow stripe in groove.

PHYLLOSTACHYS aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

Yellow culms with green groove. The opposite of typical form.

PHYLLOSTACHYS bambusoides 'Castillon Inversa'

Green culms yellow grooves.

PHYLLOSTACHYS vivax 'Aureocaulis'

The culms turn yellow with a few narrow green stripes.