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Small Cape Rush (Chondropetalum tectorum)
Chondropetalum tectorum
Small Cape Rush
Similar looking to grasses and sedges, South African restios differ in that they have their inflorescence at the tip of the culms, which are mostly solid, the leaves have no blades but leafsheats only, which occurs at nodes along the culms. The leafsheats is always split down to the base and may persist or drop off. C. tectorum is native to marshes, but will grow with regular water or even tolerate drought after the annual new growth cycle. Prefers poor soil.
Container PlantDrought tolerantEvergreenFormPoor Soil tolerantSeaside tolerant
South Africa
2 - 3 FT
3 - 4 FT
Y
Green
Grass-like
Graminoid
Brown
Summer : Fall
Easy
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade
Moist : Poor
Drought Tolerant : Medium
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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