Rare and unusual perennial plants for the Mediterranean climate.


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Chondropetalum elephantinum

 

Scientific Name:

Chondropetalum elephantinum

Common Name:

Large Cape Rush

Deciduous vs. Evergreen

evergreen

Perennial vs. Annual

perennial

Shade vs. Sun

sun or shade

Height x Width
& How Stands

4-6' tall X wide

Flower Color
& Bloom Time

small brown spikes of flowers summer through fall

Zone

hardy to 20-25° F

Description, Notes

clumping grass-like South African native in the Restio (Restionaceae) Plant Family; taller Rush grown for its strongly upright foliage and showy papery whitish brown sheaths; dependable drought resistant landscape plant for structural graceful foliage; striking container plant for architectural form








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All plants are classified under USDA hardiness zones.

 

 

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