Himalayacalamus, Blue Bamboo 'Teague's Blue'

Himalayacalamushookerianus

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Himalayacalamus (him-uh-lay-uh-KAL-uh-mus)
Species
hookerianus (hook-er-ee-AN-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Davis, California

San Francisco, California

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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