Elegia fenestrata
Botanical Information
Family | Restionaceae |
Genus | Elegia |
Species | fenestrata |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Native to South Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12.2-(-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) | 10-30 |
Height | 1-2 m |
Spread | 1-2 m |
Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Grass-like, clumping form. |
Landscape | Grows well in containers or as a focal point in the garden. |
Propagation | Propagated by seed or division. |
Cultivation | Grows best in full to partial sun and well-drained soils. |
Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Found along coasts, streams and in marshy areas. |