Dwarf Bamboo
Dwarf bamboo are effective ground covers and will spread to fill in landscapes. Although they are running bamboo, they can be easily controlled with the use of a lawnmower or weed whacker wherever they are not desirable.
Use our Selection Guide to find the bamboo best for your situation.
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PLEIOBLASTUS distichus Bamboo Select® — Green Carpet™
Extremely vigorous turf-grass alternative! 'Green Carpet' describes this very low-growing groundcover which can be maintained by mowing to keep dense and clean. NOTE: This bamboo will not survive in dry or desert climates. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Dwarf. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS argenteostriatus — Argenteostriatus
Green hairless leaves more or less striped with white or yellow. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Variegated. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS viridistriatus 'Chrysophyllus' — Chrysophyllus
Leaves are yellow with faint green stripes. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Accent Variegated. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus 'Mini' — Dwarf Fernleaf (Mini)
Like the species but only 8-12" high Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS fortunei — Dwarf Whitestripe
Green and white striped leaves persistent. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Variegated. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS pygmaeus — Pygmaeus
Similar to Pl. distichus except leaves hairy below. Many small bamboos often sold under this name. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Erosion. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS shibuyanus 'Tsuboi' — Tsuboi
A vigorous growing dwarf with rather small white striped leaves. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Accent Variegated. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS viridistriatus — Dwarf Greenstripe
Golden yellow with green stripes hairy on lower surface. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Variegated. ...click for more info
SASA veitchii — Veitchii
Dwarf w/ large dark green leaves which turn white on the margins creating a unique appearance Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Indoor Pot Outdoor Pot Dwarf Variegated. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS chino 'Kimmei' — Kimmei
Leaves and culms have yellow stripes. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Erosion Variegated. ...click for more info
PLEIOBLASTUS chino 'Vaginatus Variegatus' — Vaginatus Variegatus
Differs from the type by its smaller more narrow white striped leaves which are hairless on both surfaces. Roots run deep. Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf Accent Erosion Variegated. ...click for more info
SASA nagimontana — Nagimontana
Large dark green leaves Running Bamboo. Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Dwarf. ...click for more info