Lasiacis Species, Smallcane, Wild Bamboo
Lasiacisdivaricata

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lasiacis (la-zeea-seess)
Species: divaricata (dy-vair-ih-KAY-tuh)

Synonym:Panicum divericatum

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry