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Name Elegia tectorum Common name South African thatching reed What you get You will receive a fully rooted 5ltr pot standing 2-3 ft tall About Elegia tectorum is used in South Africa as a thatching reed. It's a fast growing and attractive restio forming a tufted clump of bright green foliage reaching 1.5m in height. The stems are banded green, brown and black and they produce attractive seed heads in autumn. Origin South Africa Planting and care Best in full sun and in moist, well drained soil. Hardy to -7.
