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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Elegia elephantina
By: Patricia Cunningham
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Elegia for your garden
aka Broom Reed, Horsetail Restio
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
aka Broom Reed, Horsetail Restio
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
aka Chondropetalum tectorum, Cape Rush, Restio
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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