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Elegia capensis

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Elegia capensis Horsetail Restio,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

TBA Tufting, Upright

Description:

Evergreen perennial with dense tufted clumps of 1.8m tall dark green stems and soft feathery foliage. Clusters of small brown flowers appear at the tips during Spring followed by brown seeds. Great for mixed borders and waters edges.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Aquatic Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Mass Planting, Wetlands

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods

Family Name: Origin:

Restionaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Brown

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: High

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: High

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