Bamboo Grass

Bamboo Grass  (Chasmanthium)

Bamboo Grass (Chasmanthium) differs from most grasses because of its panicles. It's like they have been flattened with an iron. The foliage of Bamboo Grass resembles that of bamboo. Bamboo Grass is relatively unknown, and that is a shame as it is a welcome addition to the border. Good partners are Mountain Fleece (Persicaria amplexicaulis), Japanese Anemone (Anemone), Monkshood (Aconitum) and Astilbe (Astilbe). Bamboo Grass is also very useful as a cut flower, fresh or dried. Bamboo Grass tolerates full sun but will also thrive in half shade and prefers a good soil which is normal to slightly moist. The variegated variant of Bamboo Grass is less strong than the normal one.