Species in the grass family(Poaceae) have narrow grasslike foliage, with leaf veins typically parallel to one another, and the leaf margins are most often smooth. With a few exceptions, such as bamboo, most grasses are herbaceous, meaning they do not […]
Arundo donax ( Giant Reed )
Species in the grass family(Poaceae) have narrow grasslike foliage, with leaf veins typically parallel to one another, and the leaf margins are most often smooth. With a few exceptions, such as bamboo, most grasses are herbaceous, meaning they do not […]
Arundinaria variegata ( Sasa variegata )
This fast spreading bamboo can be used in containers to keep control of it or as a deep ground cover. Likes part shade to full sun. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include […]
Arundinaria simonii variegata ( CommonName Not Available )
A straight growing type with white striped leaves that doesn’t spread too much. Makes a good hedge or light wind block. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. […]
Arundinaria pygmaea ( Sasa pygmaea )
This bamboo spreads quite aggressively making it a good erotion control plant even on short banks. It can be cut back to keep it from becoming too stem heavy. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant […]
Arundinaria gigantea ( Macon River Cane )
This is the only bamboo known to be native to the U.S.. Its range once spread from Texas to Maryland. This straight and very hearty clone may stay evergreen at temperatures near -22 degrees fahrenheit. Bamboo is a common term […]
Arundinaria disticha ( Dwarg Fernleaf Bamboo )
Thin growth and a delicate appearance make this a good ornamental. It has very small leaves that look very much like fern leaves. If growth gets out of control plant may be cut back to the ground. Bamboo is a […]
Arundinaria argenteostriata ( CommonName Not Available )
This short variety makes a good ground cover with it light green, white striped leaves . It can be made more attractive by cutting back anually. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include […]
Arundinaria alpina ( Green Mountain Bamboo )
This African runner of small to medium size has shoots that appear in spring. Its straight numerous branches have even been put to use as water pipes. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that […]
Artemisia pontica ( Small Absinthe )
Upright subshrub spreads by rhizomes. Stems are not very branched, with fine foliage, downy and silvery green. Flowers are tiny, yellow, on narrow panicles in the summer. Artemisia is found mainly in the Northern hemisphere and also parts of southern […]