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Scientific
Name:
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Elegia fistulosa
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Common Name:
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun to partial shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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36-40" tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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both male and female flowers resemble
that of golden wheat, with showy bracts that encase the
minute blooms; long lasting persistent blooms summer through
fall
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Zone
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hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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another excellent landscape plant
in the South African Restio (Restionaceae) Plant Family;
soft grey/green foliage is lightly banded in brown with
new growth especially vivid; drought and deer resistant;
excels in large containers or as a focal specimen
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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