Fargesia nitida

Bamboo. Any variety. Wonderful things for bringing a sense of air to a garden. In this case it also provides shelter to the Lion-Dog who was a gift from friends and Poppy who loves the garden to sleep and to play. A well- behaved variety is nitida, doesn't 'run' like some and keeps itself upright. So good in fact, I put another clump the other side of the steps...