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Elegia elephantina

Elegia elephantina

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Genus: Elegia
Family: Restionaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial to 1.5m, forming a dense clump of slender, upright, reed-like stems; these are encircled at intervals with brown sheaths. In summer it produces feathery dark brown flower spikes

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile to poor soil in full sun. Keep plants well-watered until established

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardFlower BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

ClimbingClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years