Arundinaria Species, Canebrake Bamboo, Giant Cane, River Cane, Switch Cane

I live in northern VA, and I understand that the canebrake grows well here. I'm calling all the local nurseries and searching Craisglist ...Read Morefor the canebrake - seems like no one carries it. I am somewhat disappointed at the fact that there is no particular interest in growing native plants and helping the ecosystem regain some balance.
Does somebody know where in the DC metro area I can buy canebrake? I will be very grateful to hear from you.
Thanks!

This plant is very abundant in my area, forming dense colonies on moist hillsides and creek-banks. It is useful for controlling erosion ...Read Morein these circumstances. It seems to prefer part-shade, not growing well in full-shade or full-sun. Natural growth is fairly restrained, however wild plants transplanted to my garden, (rich soil and regular watering) have grown quite rapidly.

This plant is a very valuable species for wildlife. Canebreaks are an important part of the southeast flora. Tolerant of fire and actuall...Read Morey requires it (or some form of disturbance) for long term survival. All plants in an area will flower at the same time. Flowering usually only occurs once every 30 or so years. Seeing a canebreak flowering event is much like witnessing the periodical cicada emergence. It isn't possible to see a whole lot of these in one lifetime. Blooms are actually quite attractive considering it is a non-petaloid species. NOT an "invasive" species. But rather it is aggressive. Invasive would imply non-natives. It is possible for this plant to take over large areas.

this is an invasive native throughout South Carolina and spreads, but slowly. the old canes a wonderful stakes for plants and make good c...Read Moreane poles that my friends and i would cut and go fishing with whan we were little, but it was hard to find ones tall enough to use as good poles if youre much farther north of Columbia, but here in bluffton they easily reach 10 feet. also they make real mean switches for bad children (from experience) because i had a babysitter that made me pick one of these as my own switch and i never messed with that ol lady again