small Cape rush
Elegia tectorum
Description:
Evergreen stems are dramatic, architectural and tidy; easy maintenance; great addition to rain garden.
Native to:
South Africa
Plant Type:
Grass/Grass-like
Height:
3-4 ft
Width:
3-4 ft
Bloom Period:
May-June
Special Features:
Rain Gardens
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Remove old or damaged stems to the ground as needed; does not respond well to whole plant being cut back hard.
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