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Scientific
Name:
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Elegia equisetacea
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Common Name:
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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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full sun to part shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 4-5' tall X wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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golden wheat- like bronzey/tan inflorescence
are long lasting, persistant from spring-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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A very showy grass-like plant in
the South African Restio (Restionaceae) Plant Family;
Grown for its sharp coppery tan bands and prominent papery
white bracts, which especially shine against its soft
horsetail-like foliage; new growth is especially vivid;
drought and deer resistant; excels in large containers
or as a focal specimen; great in the wind.
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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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