Fargesia Nitida Blue Fountain Hardy Clumping Live Bamboo Plant #1 Size. Extremely hardy to -10 f to -20 f. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Vigorous, rapid growth up to 10'-12' tall when mature.Purple/blue new culms with tan sheathing fading to green with age. Dense, slightly weeping habit, makes a nice border or addition to a perennial bed. The last picture is an example of the plant that you will receive. The plant that you are purchasing is 1 year old, 1'-2' tall and grown in a #1 pot, which is removed for shipping. You will receive your plant shrink wrapped.