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Scientific
Name:
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Elegia fenestrata
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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 partial 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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clusters of coppery brown flowers
at branch tips 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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Restio (Restionaceae) Plant Family
member from South Africa grown for its stately reed-like
foliage clumps with exaggerated mahogany brown banding
along the stems; grass-like but so much more exquisite;
excels in large containers or as a focal specimen; drought
and deer resistant; well-drained soils
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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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