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Large Cape Rush

Chondropetalum Elephantinum

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Overview

Chondropetalum elephantinum, commonly known as Large Cape Rush, is an evergreen perennial with sturdy, upright reed-like stems reaching up to 5-6 feet tall. This South African native showcases dark brown sheaths at joints, adding texture. Its low-maintenance, drought-tolerant nature and ability to thrive in full sun to light shade make it ideal for accentuating water features or as a graceful architectural element in zones 8-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type Grass
Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — commonly known as Large Cape Rush
Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — is an evergreen perennial with sturdy

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Restionaceae

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Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — commonly known as Large Cape Rush
Large Cape Rush (Chondropetalum Elephantinum) — is an evergreen perennial with sturdy

Photograph: Peter Barr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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