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Noble Bamboo (Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa'): Olive-Green Culms with Purple Nodes

Noble Bamboo (Himalayacalamus falconeri 'Damarapa')

This perennial bamboo has dense clumps of smooth, olive-green, hollow, glossy culms stained purple at the nodes, and linear, blue-green leaves up to 6 inches long. It makes an elegant specimen plant for woodland or wild gardens, or in containers where hardy.

Growing Conditions and Care

Full sun to part shade; humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.

Propagation

Divide in early spring.

Potential Problems

Infrequent.

Quick Reference

Height: 15–30 ft.
Spread: 6–10 ft.
Growth Habit: Clumps
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture: Dry to Medium
Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Specimen Plant/Focal Point
Style: Woodland Garden
Type: Perennial

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