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Slender, upright reeds form perfect symmetry — a living exclamation point in the garden. Evergreen, textural, and tough as old boots, it thrives where water is scarce but design still matters.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Low to moderate; enjoys occasional deep soakings
Sun Needs: Full sun to light shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10
Cold Hardiness: To ~20°F (–6°C)
Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
Native Origin: South Africa (Cape Province)
Best Substitutes For: Thamnochortus insignis, Juncus patens
Landscape Uses: Modern gardens, waterwise borders, accent plantings
Slender, upright reeds form perfect symmetry — a living exclamation point in the garden. Evergreen, textural, and tough as old boots, it thrives where water is scarce but design still matters.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Low to moderate; enjoys occasional deep soakings
Sun Needs: Full sun to light shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10
Cold Hardiness: To ~20°F (–6°C)
Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
Native Origin: South Africa (Cape Province)
Best Substitutes For: Thamnochortus insignis, Juncus patens
Landscape Uses: Modern gardens, waterwise borders, accent plantings