Origin
Japan (South of Honshu)
Local name
Shiroshima-inyo
* Withstands -20ºC
Features
It has a shape with clumps. Long leaves (15-20cm) with many clusters of dense green and creamy white color, carrying like a bush. This variation is less crawling than its type species.
Care
It develops well in every situation. The foliage is particularly resistant to cold and drought.
Uses
Isolated tufts, hedges, flowerbeds.
Benefits
Its foliage retains all its finesse even during winter. It is particularly dazzling when surrounded by small bamboos with green foliage.