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Chusquea culeou 'Caña Prieta'

(Formerly Chusquea nigricans)

Max/Avg Height (ft.): 20, 12-15

Diameter: 0.75 inch

Hardiness: 5° F

USDA Zones: 7b-9, Not recommended for climates with a lot of intense heat or high summer humidity (including most of the southern USA)

**Currently unavailable due to flowering**

This is possibly the hardiest of the Chusqueas. It has been in cultivation for years as Chusquea nigricans until it was decided that it was a form of culeou. The varietal name refers to the dark reddish new culms. The whitish culm sheaths contrast with the dark culms making for an especially attractive plant in the summer when the new culms are growing. It is also very attractive in the winter with the dark green foliage.

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Mature Height Max / Avg. (ft.) in Zone 8
Running
or Clumping
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Chusquea culeou 'Caña Prieta'
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20, 12-15
C
7b-9
2-4