Also known as Clumping Bamboo · 3 saves
Borinda
Borinda, the genus most gardeners know as clumping bamboo. We track 1 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 1 most-saved Borinda varieties
Track your Borinda in Sow
Save the Borinda you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Borinda questions
How many types of Borinda are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Borinda varieties. The most popular — ranked by 3 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Borinda grow in?
Across its varieties, Borinda covers USDA Zones 8–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Borinda bloom?
Most Borinda varieties bloom in rarely flowers. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Borinda should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.