Elegia tectorum

Name: Elegia tectorum
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11358f
Price: 19.3 NZD
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Cape Thatching Reed, Restio, Dakriet

Elegia tectorum, commonly known as the Cape Thatching Reed or Dakriet, is a restio grass from South Africa. It grows to 80 cm tall and the same wide with long and slender green foliage, and brown flower heads in autumn. Elegia tectorum is commonly used for coastal planting, added to borders, maintained in a container, or used to accent structures or other plant forms. It is a great plant for modern and pool gardens, or for complementing modern architecture.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	80 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:	Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Cape Thatching Reed, Restio, Dakriet

Elegia tectorum Details

Elegia tectorum, commonly known as the Cape Thatching Reed, is a fast-growing, ornamental restio grass from South Africa. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and the same wide with foliage that is olive green, long and slender. It becomes adorned with interesting, brown flower heads in autumn. Cape Thatching Reed is an excellent choice for coastal and windy sites provided the soil is free draining. Elegia tectorum is commonly used for coastal planting, added to borders, maintained in a container, or used to accent structures or other plant forms. It is a great plant for modern and pool gardens, or for complementing modern architecture. A mass planting gives the best display with this plant.