Elegia fistulosa

Common Name:
Hollow reed
Plant Type:
Restio
Family:
Restionaceae (The Restio Family)
Geographic Origin:
South and southern Africa
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
4-5 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Gold
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

Erect clumping South African restio has dark green smooth stems. These are tipped in spring and summer with overlapping golden bracts that enclose the tiny flowers. Best in sun in reasonably well drained soil with moderate watering. Hardy to at least 20 degrees F.