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Elegia tectorum


Elegia tectorum

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
This restio is a tall, dark green elegant plant with tufted reed-like leaves. It is an excellent feature plant. Looks fabulous in a windy open site. Best with good well drained soil that does not get too dry. Hardy. In nature, restios are mostly found in the Western Cape fynbos region where they occur together with proteas, pincushions, ericas and other fynbos species. Elegia tectorum occurs naturally in marshes and seeps on deep sand in the Western and Eastern Cape extending from Clanwilliam to Port Elizabeth. Plants may reach up to 1.5m in height with a spread of up to 2-3m.

 
Genus
Elegia
Species   tectorum
Cultivar  

Common name
Cape thatching Restio

Family name
Restionaceae
Place of origin
South Africa


DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture

Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Bamboos and restios

Category
Medium, height between 0.6 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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