Elegia capensis

•  Size: Ht 1.8m Wd 1.2m
  
•  Sunlight: Full sun
  
•  Temperature: frost hardy
  
•  Foliage: Evergreen
• Coastal tolerance: Not suitable
  
• other features:
• Garden care: Plant in a moist but well drained soil. Cut back any stems which are dying off.
  

A South African reed featuring  beautiful brown sheaths up naked stems from which fine needle-like green foliage appear at intervals. Once established, remove old growth each spring. Full sun. Good drainage. Hardy. Evergreen.