| Botanical name | Elegia capensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Horse-tail restio, Fountain reed |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | The unusual tall feathery reeds have papery sheaths along the stems. |
| Soil conditions | MoistSandy |
| Other languages | Fonteinriet (A) |
Elegia capensis (Horse-tail restio, Fountain reed)
- Botanical name: Elegia capensis
- Common name(s): Horse-tail restio, Fountain reed
- Categories: Bamboos, Grasses and sedges, Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A beautiful form species for the garden. The unusual tall feathery reeds have papery sheaths along the stems. Needs moist, sandy soil.
Botanical Pronunciation: el-EE-jee-a ka-PEN-sis
Elegia capensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
The unusual tall feathery reeds have papery sheaths along the stems.
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