hardy bamboo
Fargesia rufa
Poaceae · grass grasslike · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. hardy bamboo, hardy to Zone Zones 5–8, is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Fargesia rufa (Poaceae) is a clumping bamboo from western China (Sichuan and Gansu provinces), reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. It is an evergreen grass with winter interest and a non-invasive, clump-forming growth habit unlike running bamboo species.
Fargesia rufa grows in part shade with moderate water needs, hardy in Zones 5 to 8. It is resistant to deer and drought tolerant once established. Maintenance is low. It rarely flowers. No pest or disease issues and no cultivars are documented.
Quick Facts
Height
6-10 ft
Spread
6-10 ft
Light
Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5–8
Bloom Time
rarely flowers