Chondropetalum 'El Campo'

Also Known As

El Campo Small Cape Rush

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Chondropetalum 'El Campo' plant details

Chondropetalum 'El Campo' is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chondropetalum 'El Campo'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: restionaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chondropetalum 'El Campo'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Weskaapse dakriet. A superb member of the Restionaceae family (Restios) from South Africa. The dark green, reed like stems rise from a dense basal clump and reach up to 3' tall. Each stem is banded with chocolate bracts that lighten to a warm golden color before being shed. A strong and durable perennial for full sun or light shade with regular to moderate water. It has also proved to be a quite tolerant a boggy or clay soils. Stunning when used in containers. Hardy to 20 °F. 'El Campo' is a Native Sons selection of this popular South African restio.