Jane,
We have a large stand of Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon' and let the leaves remain at the base of the culms. We have had in recent years both Anemone nemorosa and Cyclamen hederifolium reseed at the south side of the stand and increase into fairly nice clumps. They do so well, in fact, that I am going to intentionally plant some more. I have also heard that Asarum grow in bamboo stands, although I haven't tried it there myself. Ernie O'Byrne Northwest Garden Nursery 86813 Central Road Eugene, ORegon 97402 USA USDA Z. 8 Phone: 541 935-3915 FAX: 541 935-0863 www.nwgnursery.com From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jane McGary Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:35 AM To: Alpine-L, the Electronic Rock Garden Society; postings copyright by authors. Subject: [Alpine-l] Understory for bamboo I am a dedicated bamboo-avoider, but I have a friend who loves it even though his garden is small, and he has several of the more delicate-appearing species there. He's asked me for suggestions for low flowering plants that could be grown along with it. I can't summon up any mental pictures of anything growing under or among bamboo. What does in nature? What could? Roscoea? Epimedium? Arisaema? Anemone? Bergenia? Please let me know if you've seen wild communities including bamboo or if you've actually got anything to grow among it. Thanks, Jane McGary Portland, Oregon
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