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Pleioblastus variegatus (Dwarf white-stripe)

Pleioblastus variegatus Photo/Illustration: Susan Kahn


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Pleioblastus variegatus Common Name: Dwarf white-stripe Synonyms: Pleioblastus fortunei, Arundinaria fortunei, Arundinaria variegata Genus: Pleioblastus
Dwarf white-stripe has 5-inch-long, upward-pointing green leaves strongly variegated with white. It grows up to 3 feet tall in either sun or shade, forming a striking contrast to less flamboyant neighbors.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Strong visual interest. Easily grown. Good for underplanting large shrubs such as rhododendrons.
 Care: Grows in sun or shade, although variegation is best in sun. Fertile, moist but well-drained soil. May need restraint.
 Propagation: By root division from mature plants. Keep as many roots and as much soil as possible.
 Problems: Generally problem-free.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Uses , Slopes and Hillsides, Ground Covers, Hedge, Naturalizing, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Grasses

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