Elegia tectorum dwarf
An evergreen perennial to 70cm, forming a dense clump of slender, upright, reed-like stems; these are encircled at intervals with brown sheaths. In late summer it produces feathery dark brown flower spikes
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Brown | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Brown | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green Brown | |||
| Winter | Green Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Restionaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Elegia is a genus of grass-like plants endemic to Cape Province in South Africa. Some species are grown as ornamentals with their decorative golden to dark brown flower spikes. Flowers can be white to greenish yellow and are fairly small and insignificant.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile to poor soil in full sun. Keep plants well-watered until established
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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