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Grasses That Look Like Bamboo

Ornamental grasses that look like bamboo make a unique and interesting addition to any landscape. Many will easily adapt to most climates and become acclimated to most soils with little to no effort required to maintain them. They feature decorative uses, both inside and out, once dried out. They make excellent ground cover and can effectively provide control of ground erosion.

  1. Hakonegrass

    • Hakonegrass (Hakenochloa macra), a low grass that resembles bamboo, makes an excellent ground cover or container plant, and features green foliage. In the fall months, the foliage turns to a coppery orange color. This plant will tolerate a moderate amount of shade. It stands up to 2 feet tall and prefers moist soil.

    Giant Reed

    • Giant reed (Arundo donax) thrives in full sun and tolerates lightly shaded areas. This plant may grow to heights of nearly 2 feet. This grass, excellent when dried and used in arrangements, begins a reddish brown color and dries to a silver sheen with full, puffy leaves. As the plant grows, it resembles bamboo and features curved leaves.

    Japanese Knotweed

    • Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), a semi- woody perennial plant, can spread quickly to cover areas up to 3 acres. Known as one of the most persistent weeds, it will tolerate nearly any area. Unfortunately, this invasive plant can overrun gardens, yards and even roads and railways. With its hollow stems and distinct nodes, it strongly resembles bamboo.

    Northern Sea Oats

    • Northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium), most noted for the drooping flowers and light green foliage that resembles bamboo, may grow up to 2 feet tall. The unique, flat green flowers turn a brilliant copper color over time. This plant grows well in a cool climate and thrives and blooms in shaded areas. It propagates by reseeding itself.

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