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Scientific
Name:
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Chondropetalum elephantinum
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Common Name:
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Large Cape Rush
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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sun or shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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4-6' tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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small brown spikes of flowers summer
through fall
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Zone
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hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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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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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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