Elegia tectorum

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.