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| Identification |
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Genus
Nandina
Species
domestica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sacred bamboo
heavenly bamboo
nandina
Family
NANDINACEAE
Specimen number
S10965
Data source
CrscntBlm;DyePl p44;Xeri p296
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8'
Overall spread
3' - 5'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Target
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The stems of Nandina domestica have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Bluish-brown and bluish-brown are common colors produced with Nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo and sacred bamboo). Nandina is used in Japan for dyeing. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include iron and lime. This plant can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. It does well in moist to wet soils. This is an ornamental grass appropriate for gardens.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Stems
Dye color
bluish-brown,yellowish-brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Nandina domestica may have originated from Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Nandina domestica is a perennial.
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