Elegia capensis 'Ginny's Giant'

Also Known As

Ginny's Giant Horsetail Restio
Ginnys Giant Fountain Rush

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 3'-7'

planting zones

8a-11

Elegia capensis 'Ginny's Giant' plant details

Elegia capensis 'Ginny's Giant' is a fast-growing semi-evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer bronze flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Elegia capensis 'Ginny's Giant'

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: restionaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze blooms in summer
Uses: cut leaves, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Elegia capensis 'Ginny's Giant'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Originally from the Cape of Good Hope region, S. Africa, these were selected by plantswoman Ginny Hunt for their, well, giantness.Tall, 10-12 ft,spectacular, upright stems, and clusters of fine secondary stems in fluffy masses at nodes. Plant is 3-7 ft wide, flowers borne in large clusters. Lasts for weeks as cut foliage. USDA zones 8-11.