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Cape Rush

Chondropetalum tectorum

Pronunciation: kon-dro-PET-a-lum tek-TO-rum
SKU #03864
8-10

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Description Small, unique plant forms broad clumps of thin erect jointed stems; excellent used in mass plantings or as a garden specimen. Highly adaptable, it accepts relatively dry conditions or wet ares such as the shallows of a pond. Useful in seaside gardens. Evergreen.
Light Full sun
Watering Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms Inconspicuous
Mature Size Slow growing to 2 to 3 ft. high, equal spread.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Clumping
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Poolside
Design Ideas Cape rush is particularly well suited to the shores of water gardens and pools, particularly around boulders and in conjunction with rock waterfalls. Really lends the illusion of water in a dry stream bed. Super cool in swanky pots for both Asian and modern garden styles. A versatile plant that offers fine textured interest to broadleaf compositions.
Flower Color Brown
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Combine cape rush with other rugged heat lovers such as Navajo White Autumn Sage, (Salvia greggii 'Navajo White'), Red Rocks Penstemon, (Penstemon x mexicali 'Red Rocks'), Little Ollie Dwarf Olive, (Olea europea 'Montra') and Otto Quast Spanish Lavender, (Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast').
CARE
Care Tolerates a wide range of soil types. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
HISTORY
Lore This rush is a valuable roof thatching material within its southern African range.

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