Thamnocortus insignis ‘Verticle Bamboo Rush’ — A grass that thinks it’s a sculpture.

Elegant, upright reeds sway like living brushstrokes in the wind, adding fine texture and motion to arid gardens. Evergreen and architectural, it’s the perfect partner to agaves and aloes.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Low; enjoys occasional deep watering

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10

• Cold Hardiness: To ~20°F

• Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide

• Native Origin: South Africa (Cape Province)

• Best Substitutes For: Restio tetrastichus, Chondropetalum tectorum

• Landscape Uses: Modern landscapes, container plantings, wind-sculpted accents