Cape Rush
Chondropetalum tectorum
SKU
3864
Small, unique plant forms broad clumps of thin erect jointed stems; excellent used in mass plantings or as a garden specimen. Accepts either dry situations or wet areas such as ponds. Evergreen. Full sun. Slow-growing to 2 to 3 feet high, equal spread. Seed grown.
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8 - 10 Change
Full sun
Best with regular watering. Requires less frequent watering, once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kon-dro-PET-a-lum tek-TO-rum |
|---|---|
| Lore | This rush is a valuable roof thatching material within its southern African range. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing to 2 to 3 ft. high, equal spread. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Poolside, Water Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Poor Soils |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering. Requires less frequent watering, once established. |
| Key Feature | Easy 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.
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