Elegia tectorum (2lt)

Elegia tectorum (2lt)

Cape thatching reed

£8.00
Family: Juncaceae
Product Code: 100000006215
Stock In stock
Cape thatching reed. A handsome, upright growing reed with distinct brown sheaths up the stems. A superb structural plant for a damp sheltered site in neutral to acid soil. Grows well in pots too providing there is sufficient water. Hardy to around -8c. Height and spread to around 1m x 50cm.
 
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Info
Colour Brown
Evergreen Or Deciduous Evergreen
Flower Colour brown
Good For Wildlife yes
Hardiness hardy to -8c
Height 1m
Native To Western Cape
Pot Size 2lt
Season Summer
Soil Type Moist but well drained
Spread 50cm
Time Of Flowering Summer
Common Name Cape thatching reed
Award Of Garden Merit Yes
Aspect Sun or Part Shade