Fargesia robusta Wolong Drought Tolerant Plants Native to prairies from Missouri

Native to prairies from Missouri south to Texas

Brian Williams

The broad basal leaves resemble a clintonia or eucharis

The owner gladly shared a piece that we subsequently named Alocasia 'Shock Treatment'

Fargesia robusta Wolong Drought Tolerant Plants Native to prairies from MissouriFargesia robusta 'Wolong' is another clumping gem that hails from the high mountains of Sichuan, China. Fargesia 'Wolong' boasts larger than normal, deer resistant foliage than on typical Fargesia robusta, which consequently provides a more tropical feel in the garden. Despite the fact that Fargesia robusta 'Wolong' is often touted as heat sensitive, we have not found this to be the case with our 2008 planted clump, which receives afternoon sun during