Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8a, at least 72" tall Origin: China
Fargesia rufa is a recently-introduced species from the mountains of Western Sichuan, China. Fargesia rufa is a pachymorph, which means it couldn't run even if it was being chased down the mountain by a pack of starving pandas. This short, deer-resistant clumper makes an elegant, 6' tall upright fountain, although our 4-year-old clump is only 3.5' tall x 2' wide, with stems arching outwards to 8'. In addition to the wonderful form, the culm sheaths are reddish-brown. In initial tests, Fargesia rufa looks to be quite tolerant to both heat and cold. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)
Zone: 5-8a, at least 