Small Cape Rush
Small Cape Rush is a striking accent plant with upright, arching, thin, reed-like, evergreen clumping stems. Dark brown flowers in narrow spikes contrast nicely with the dark green stems. The stems are more slender and often lighter green in color at maturity than C. elephantinum. C. tectorum is more narrow at the base and requires good drainage.
Chondropetalum tectorum
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf notes :Green stems with dark bands at nodes. Dark brown sheaths at the joints drop off in summer.Prune out old stems individually. Do not cut entire plant down to ground.
Flower Characteristics
Flower color :Brown
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 3-4 ft.
Average size maturity height : 3-4 ft.
Growth rate : Slow
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 10 to 15 F (Z8a)
Sunset zone : 8, 9, 14-24
Water requirements : Regular
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes