Elegia mucronata - 10 Seed Pack - Endemic Indigenous Ornamental Grass - New

Elegia is a genus of grass-like plants in the family Restionaceae. The genus includes 32 species endemic to South Africa. Some are grown as ornamentals in gardens. The genus name Elegia comes from the Greek word elegeia which means song of lamentation. This may refer to the sound restios make while they are moving in the breeze. Restios are one of the main components of fynbos and are found growing mainly in the Western & Eastern Cape.

Elegia mucronata, previously known as Chondropetalum mucronatum, Dovea mucronata, Elegia paniciodes and Restio mucronatus is a South African endemic se Western Cape Province. This makes an excellent accent plant with a neat, tufted and spreading growth form and large golden bracts. It flowers in spring and prefers full sun, well drained sandy soil and regular watering. It is cold hardy to about -4°C and tolerates a wide soil pH range. It can be successfully planted in seaside gardens, containers and used in xeriscaping or used as a plant in the shallows of a water garden.