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Scientific
Name:
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Elegia thyrsoidea
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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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long lasting persistent golden wheat-like
blooms 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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a very showy landscape plant in the
South African Restio (Restionaceae) Plant Family; soft
grey/green stems with distinct tan/light brown bands and
showy white bracts, new growth is especially vivid; drought
and deer resistant; excels in large containers or as a
focal specimen
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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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