Clumping Bamboo - Fargesia Rufa

Fargesia dracocephala ‘Rufa’ Clumping bamboo also is called ‘non-running bamboo” to underline the fact that it is not invasive. Although the evergreen plant can grow into clumps up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, it spreads gradually, usually no more than 6 inches per year. Hardy in zones 5-9, ‘Rufa’ means “red-haired” and features rust-colored sheaths on its blue-green 1/2-inch diameter stems. So it sometimes also is known as ‘Sunset Glow’ bamboo. Seldom flowering, it is grown for the graceful, weeping look of its foliage. Additional Information: Latin Name: Fargesia dracocephala ‘Rufa’ Plant Type: Clumping Bamboo Shrub Type: Evergreen Exposure: Sun or Shade Deer Resistant:  Yes Mature Height: 10 Feet Mature Width: 8 Feet Growth Rate: Moderate Habit: Clumping Hardiness Zone: Zone 5-9 Water Needs: Average Maintenance: Easy Pruning Time: Late Winter Additional attribute: Year-round Interest Heat Tolerant Wind Tolerant Landscape Uses: Border,