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Horsetail Restio

Elegia Capensis

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Overview

The Horsetail Restio, Elegia capensis, is a striking, evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It thrives in USDA zones 8-11, reaching heights up to 6 feet with a spread of 5 feet. This plant's cylindrical, jointed stems and fine-textured reed-like appearance make it a unique textural element in garden designs. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering, while being drought-tolerant once established.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 10–11Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Horsetail Restio (Elegia Capensis) — The Horsetail Restio, Elegia capensis, is a striking, evergreen perennial native to South Africa
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Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Restionaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Horsetail Restio (Elegia Capensis) — The Horsetail Restio, Elegia capensis, is a striking, evergreen perennial native to South Africa
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Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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