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Elegia tectorum
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RestioPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Restionaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 1m
- Frost hardy
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Traditionally used for thatching, Elegia tectorum bears clumps of thin, dark green stems, from which attractive, dark brown flower spikes appear in autumn. Like all members of the restio family, male and female flowers appear on separate plants. It’s ideal for growing in containers, as a screen or focal point in the garden or as part of a wider display.
Grow Elegia tectorum in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Not fully hardy, you may need to offer protection if temperatures regularly fall below -8C°. Cut back old or damaged stems in spring.
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Elegia ‘Tectorum’ and wildlife
Elegia ‘Tectorum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Elegia ‘Tectorum’ poisonous?
Elegia ‘Tectorum’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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