Matt Ward wrote:
I live in east central IL and would like to grow some bamboo in a
diverse planting area. I would like it to get tall, the taller the
better since I also grow the giant grasses at this location.

What would be a good choice for an attractive plant in this zone?

Thanks Matt

Matt
Have you seen http://www.bambooweb.info/ ? You can go to the Species list
and search for plants that have a minimum temperature less than your
expected lows then from the list you can also see photos of the bamboos to
help you make a decision.

Bill