Elegia tectorum Size:3Lt The branching habit really shows

The branching habit really shows off the dark foliage and leathery dark maroon leaves

Best grown in full sun in a soil that is free draining or can be container grown

It prefers well-drained moisture retentive

It has Gladioli type of deep orange flowers in mid summer

Will also work excellently in a pot/container with a free draining compost

Elegia tectorum Size:3Lt The branching habit really showsFormally known as Chondropetalum tectorum. This is a reed like perennial from South Africa. It is used to thatch the huts and houses in the bush. when mature it produces brown grass like flower spikes in autumn. It grows to a height of 1. 5m and looks stunning in the back of boarders for all year round evergreen colour. It prefers well drained moisture retentive, not waterlogged just moist year round, acidic soil in full sun. Hardy to 7c. As well as