Fargesia dracocephala (Dragon's Head Bamboo)

Fargesia dracocephala, also known as Dragon's Head Bamboo, is a clumping bamboo species native to China. It features slender green culms that grow upright in a dense clump, reaching a height of around 16 feet. The culms have a unique dragon's head-like appearance at the top, giving the plant its common name. This bamboo species is known for its hardiness and can thrive in USDA hardiness zone 6b. Dragon's Head Bamboo can spread moderately, reaching a width of approximately 3 to 4 inches.