Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Ophiopogon put on some Celine Dion

put on some Celine Dion

This compact grower (2' tall x 3' wide) has proven to be the most floriferous selection we have grown in our gardens

This selection was made at the University of British Columbia from seed collected by Dick Pearson from the alpine forests (9500' elevation) of Mt

The first sign of spring is the wonderful spikes of dodecatheon-like blue flowers to 6" tall

Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Ophiopogon put on some Celine DionWe simply adore this stunning clumping bamboo that makes an 18' tall deer resistant clump (35' in more tropical areas) of 1" diameter canes, vertically striped gold and green. We have observed slight foliage burn at 10 degrees F, and some cane dieback at 8 degrees F. While we have had clumps of Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' die back to the ground at 0 degrees F, they have always resprouted nicely when summer warmth arrived, although it takes a few years to