Elegia fenestrata
Botanical Information
| Family | Restionaceae |
| Genus | Elegia |
| Species | fenestrata |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2-(-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-30 |
| Height | 1-2 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Grass-like, clumping form. |
| Landscape | Grows well in containers or as a focal point in the garden. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in full to partial sun and well-drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found along coasts, streams and in marshy areas. |
Photographs
Elegia fenestrata, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Elegia fenestrata, leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.