5gal Elegia tectorum | Cape Thatching Reed

Elegia tectorum, commonly known as Cape Thatching Reed, is an elegant, evergreen perennial native to South Africa's Cape region. This architectural plant features upright, reed-like green stems adorned with decorative brown bands, creating a striking, grass-like texture ideal for modern landscapes or water-wise gardens. Mature plants typically reach 3 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide, forming dense, fountain-like clumps that add movement and structure to garden designs. Thriving in full sun, Elegia tectorum prefers moist but well-drained sandy or loamy soils and is drought-tolerant once established. It is hardy in USDA zones 9–11 and can be grown in containers or directly in the ground. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, this unique plant brings both form and function to coastal, Mediterranean, or contemporary garden settings.

You will receive a similar or better plant as the one pictured. These are fully rooted plants. Shipping will be via USPS Priority Mail within the United States and its outlying territories ONLY. We do not ship internationally.

All of our plants are shipped bare-root and without their original nursery pot. This is done both to protect the plant and to reduce shipping expenses. We pack our products by hand and take great care to ensure they arrive at their final destination safely. Upon receiving your plants, make sure to remove them from their packaging immediately, repot them using dry soil, and provide ample sunlight. Water as needed, making sure to water again only when the soil is completely dry.