Elegia tectorum 'Dwarf form' South African Will take a moderate frost

Will take a moderate frost and makes a good coastal plant

Hardy to -4c

light position in a well drained soil/compost

The soil will need to be free draining and acidic

Elegia tectorum 'Dwarf form' South African Will take a moderate frostFormally known as Chondropetalum tectorum. This is a reed like perennial from South Africa. It is used to thatch the huts and houses in the bush. when mature it produces brown grass like flower spikes in autumn. It grows to a height of 75cm and looks stunning in the front of borders for all year round evergreen colour. It prefers well drained moisture retentive, not waterlogged just moist year round, acidic soil in full sun. Hardy to 7c.