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    Elegia elephantina

    Also Known As

    • Chondropetalum elephantinum
    • Small Cape Rush

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Elegia elephantina plant details

    Elegia elephantina is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Elegia elephantina

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: restionaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Elegia elephantina

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    “Rich dark green stems giving the appearance of a common rush, but more relaxed - radiating in an arc.” Hardy to 25 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Elegia elephantina plant

    How to Grow Elegia elephantina

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chocolate

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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